How to pronounce creatively
Say it like kree-AY-tiv-lee. Creatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY).
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- kree
- AY
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Creatively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep 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 creatively
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kree-AY-tiv-lee.
What does creatively mean?
- In a creative manner.
Where does creatively come from?
From creative + -ly.
Words that rhyme with creatively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of creatively.
Questions about saying creatively
How do you pronounce creatively?
Say kree-AY-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /kriˈeɪtɪvli/. In British English it is /kriˈeɪtɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in creatively?
Creatively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AY). Broken into parts: kree · AY · tiv · lee.
Is creatively pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kriˈeɪtɪvli/ (kree-AY-tiv-lee).