How to pronounce criminently
Say it like KRIM-ih-nunt-lee. Criminently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM).
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- KRIM
- ih
- nunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Criminently 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuntKeep 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 criminently
American and British speakers say criminently in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪmɪnəntli/ in the US and /ˈkrɪmɪnəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIM-ih-nunt-lee.
What does criminently mean?
- An expression of annoyance or surprise
Where does criminently come from?
Probably formed by infixation of nonsense syllables into criminy.
Questions about saying criminently
How do you pronounce criminently?
Say KRIM-ih-nunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪmɪnəntli/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪmɪnəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in criminently?
Criminently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIM). Broken into parts: KRIM · ih · nunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say criminently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪmɪnəntli/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪmɪnəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.