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