How to pronounce congressionally
Say it like kun-GRESH-uh-nuh-lee. Congressionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH).
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- kun
- GRESH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Congressionally 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.
- GRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 congressionally
American and British speakers say congressionally in essentially the same way: /kənˈɡrɛʃənəli/ in the US and /kənˈɡrɛʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-GRESH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does congressionally mean?
- By a congress; often specifically by the United States Congress.
Where does congressionally come from?
From congressional + -ly.
Words that rhyme with congressionally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of congressionally.
Questions about saying congressionally
How do you pronounce congressionally?
Say kun-GRESH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈɡrɛʃənəli/. In British English it is /kənˈɡrɛʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in congressionally?
Congressionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRESH). Broken into parts: kun · GRESH · uh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say congressionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈɡrɛʃənəli/ and the British form is /kənˈɡrɛʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.