How to pronounce conspicuously
Say it like kun-SPIK-yoo-uh-slee. Conspicuously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIK).
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- kun
- SPIK
- yoo
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conspicuously 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.
- SPIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conspicuously
American and British speakers say conspicuously in essentially the same way: /kənˈspɪkjuəsli/ in the US and /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SPIK-yoo-uh-slee.
What does conspicuously mean?
- In a conspicuous manner; noticeably.
Where does conspicuously come from?
From conspicuous + -ly.
Questions about saying conspicuously
How do you pronounce conspicuously?
Say kun-SPIK-yoo-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈspɪkjuəsli/. In British English it is /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conspicuously?
Conspicuously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIK). Broken into parts: kun · SPIK · yoo · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say conspicuously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈspɪkjuəsli/ and the British form is /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.