How to pronounce congenially
Say it like kun-JEE-nee-uh-lee. Congenially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- kun
- JEE
- nee
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congenially 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.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of congenially
American and British speakers say congenially in essentially the same way: /kənˈdʒiniəli/ in the US and /kənˈdʒiːniəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-JEE-nee-uh-lee.
What does congenially mean?
- In a congenial manner
Where does congenially come from?
From congenial + -ly.
Questions about saying congenially
How do you pronounce congenially?
Say kun-JEE-nee-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈdʒiniəli/. In British English it is /kənˈdʒiːniəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congenially?
Congenially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: kun · JEE · nee · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say congenially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈdʒiniəli/ and the British form is /kənˈdʒiːniəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.