How to pronounce dangerously
Say it like DAYN-juh-ruh-slee. Dangerously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYN).
- DAYN
- juh
- ruh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dangerously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYNSay 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.
- ruhKeep 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 dangerously
American and British speakers say dangerously in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/ in the US and /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAYN-juh-ruh-slee.
What does dangerously mean?
- In a dangerous manner; so as to cause danger.
Where does dangerously come from?
From dangerous + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- perilously
- hazardously
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying dangerously
How do you pronounce dangerously?
Say DAYN-juh-ruh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dangerously?
Dangerously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYN). Broken into parts: DAYN · juh · ruh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say dangerously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.