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