How to pronounce cumulatively
Say it like KYOO-myuh-luh-tiv-lee. Cumulatively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- myuh
- luh
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cumulatively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivGive this part a little weight. 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 cumulatively
American and British speakers say cumulatively in essentially the same way: /ˈkjumjələˌtɪvli/ in the US and /ˈkjuːmjələˌtɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-myuh-luh-tiv-lee.
What does cumulatively mean?
- In a cumulative manner.
Where does cumulatively come from?
From cumulative + -ly.
Questions about saying cumulatively
How do you pronounce cumulatively?
Say KYOO-myuh-luh-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjumjələˌtɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːmjələˌtɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cumulatively?
Cumulatively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · myuh · luh · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say cumulatively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjumjələˌtɪvli/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːmjələˌtɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.