How to pronounce continuously
Say it like kun-TIN-yoo-uh-slee. Continuously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN).
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- kun
- TIN
- yoo
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Continuously 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.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of continuously
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: kun-TIN-yoor-slee.
What does continuously mean?
- at every point“The function is continuously differentiable”
- with unflagging resolve“dance inspires him ceaselessly to strive higher and higher toward the shining pinnacle of perfection that is the goal of every artiste”
Where does continuously come from?
From continuous + -ly.
Questions about saying continuously
How do you pronounce continuously?
Say kun-TIN-yoo-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/. In British English it is /kənˈtɪnjʊəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in continuously?
Continuously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIN). Broken into parts: kun · TIN · yoo · uh · slee.
Is continuously pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /kənˈtɪnjʊəsli/ (kun-TIN-yoor-slee).