How to pronounce continually
Say it like kun-TIN-yoo-uh-lee. Continually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kənˈtɪnjuəli/kun-TIN-yoo-uh-lee
UK British/kənˈtɪnjʊəli/kun-TIN-yoor-lee
- kun
- TIN
- yoo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Continually 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.
- TINSay 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of continually
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: kun-TIN-yoor-lee.
What does continually mean?
adverb
- seemingly without interruption“complained continually that there wasn't enough money”
Where does continually come from?
From continual + -ly.
Questions about saying continually
How do you pronounce continually?
Say kun-TIN-yoo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɪnjuəli/. In British English it is /kənˈtɪnjʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in continually?
Continually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN). Broken into parts: kun · TIN · yoo · uh · lee.
Is continually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /kənˈtɪnjʊəli/ (kun-TIN-yoor-lee).