How to pronounce conclusively
Say it like kun-KLOO-siv-lee. Conclusively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- kun
- KLOO
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conclusively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep 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 conclusively
American and British speakers say conclusively in essentially the same way: /kənˈklusɪvli/ in the US and /kənˈkluːsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-KLOO-siv-lee.
What does conclusively mean?
- In a conclusive manner; with finality; decisively.“Once the final experiment had been performed, the theory was conclusively proved.”
- By way of conclusion.
Where does conclusively come from?
From conclusive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with conclusively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conclusively.
Questions about saying conclusively
How do you pronounce conclusively?
Say kun-KLOO-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈklusɪvli/. In British English it is /kənˈkluːsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conclusively?
Conclusively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: kun · KLOO · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say conclusively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈklusɪvli/ and the British form is /kənˈkluːsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.