How to pronounce considerably
Say it like kun-SID-uh-ruh-blee. Considerably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- kun
- SID
- uh
- ruh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Considerably 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.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of considerably
American and British speakers say considerably in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɪdərəbli/ in the US and /kənˈsɪdərəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SID-uh-ruh-blee.
What does considerably mean?
- to a great extent or degree“I'm afraid the film was well over budget”“painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger”
Where does considerably come from?
From considerable + -ly.
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Questions about saying considerably
How do you pronounce considerably?
Say kun-SID-uh-ruh-blee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɪdərəbli/. In British English it is /kənˈsɪdərəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in considerably?
Considerably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: kun · SID · uh · ruh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say considerably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɪdərəbli/ and the British form is /kənˈsɪdərəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.