How to pronounce contentedly
Say it like kun-TEN-tid-lee. Contentedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- kun
- TEN
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contentedly 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of contentedly
American and British speakers say contentedly in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛntɪdli/ in the US and /kənˈtɛntɪdliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TEN-tid-lee.
What does contentedly mean?
- In a contented manner.
Where does contentedly come from?
From contented + -ly.
Questions about saying contentedly
How do you pronounce contentedly?
Say kun-TEN-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛntɪdli/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛntɪdliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contentedly?
Contentedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: kun · TEN · tid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say contentedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛntɪdli/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛntɪdliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.