How to pronounce courageously
Say it like kuh-RAY-juh-slee. Courageously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY).
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- kuh
- RAY
- juh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courageously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- juhKeep 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 courageously
American and British speakers say courageously in essentially the same way: /kəˈreɪdʒəsli/ in the US and /kəˈreɪdʒəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RAY-juh-slee.
What does courageously mean?
- In a courageous manner; bravely; boldly.
Where does courageously come from?
From courageous + -ly.
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Questions about saying courageously
How do you pronounce courageously?
Say kuh-RAY-juh-slee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈreɪdʒəsli/. In British English it is /kəˈreɪdʒəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courageously?
Courageously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAY). Broken into parts: kuh · RAY · juh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say courageously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈreɪdʒəsli/ and the British form is /kəˈreɪdʒəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.