How to pronounce concretely
Say it like KON-kreet-lee. Concretely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- kreet
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concretely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kreetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of concretely
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-kreet-lee.
What does concretely mean?
- In a concrete manner, physically, definitely
Where does concretely come from?
From concrete + -ly.
Questions about saying concretely
How do you pronounce concretely?
Say KON-kreet-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌkritli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌkriːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concretely?
Concretely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · kreet · lee.
Is concretely pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnˌkriːtli/ (KON-kreet-lee).