How to pronounce contrivedly
Say it like kun-TRY-vid-lee. Contrivedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY).
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- kun
- TRY
- vid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrivedly 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.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vidKeep 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 contrivedly
American and British speakers say contrivedly in essentially the same way: /kənˈtraɪvɪdli/ in the US and /kənˈtraɪvɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TRY-vid-lee.
What does contrivedly mean?
- In a contrived manner.
Where does contrivedly come from?
From contrived + -ly.
Questions about saying contrivedly
How do you pronounce contrivedly?
Say kun-TRY-vid-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtraɪvɪdli/. In British English it is /kənˈtraɪvɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrivedly?
Contrivedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY). Broken into parts: kun · TRY · vid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say contrivedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtraɪvɪdli/ and the British form is /kənˈtraɪvɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.