How to pronounce compellingly
Say it like kum-PEL-ing-lee. Compellingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- kum
- PEL
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Compellingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of compellingly
American and British speakers say compellingly in essentially the same way: /kəmˈpɛlɪŋli/ in the US and /kəmˈpɛlɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kum-PEL-ing-lee.
What does compellingly mean?
- In a compelling manner.
Where does compellingly come from?
From compelling + -ly.
Words that rhyme with compellingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of compellingly.
Questions about saying compellingly
How do you pronounce compellingly?
Say kum-PEL-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəmˈpɛlɪŋli/. In British English it is /kəmˈpɛlɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in compellingly?
Compellingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: kum · PEL · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say compellingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəmˈpɛlɪŋli/ and the British form is /kəmˈpɛlɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.