How to pronounce criminally
Say it like KRIM-uh-nuh-lee. Criminally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of criminally
American and British speakers say criminally in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪmənəli/ in the US and /ˈkrɪmənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIM-uh-nuh-lee.
What does criminally mean?
- In a criminal manner.
Where does criminally come from?
From criminal + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying criminally
How do you pronounce criminally?
Say KRIM-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmənəli/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminally?
Criminally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · uh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say criminally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪmənəli/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪmənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.