How to pronounce decidedly
Say it like dis-EYE-dud-lee. Decidedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE).
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- dis
- EYE
- dud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decidedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dudKeep 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 decidedly
American and British speakers say decidedly in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/ in the US and /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-EYE-dud-lee.
What does decidedly mean?
- In a manner which leaves little question; definitely, clearly.“In a decidedly petulant manner she sat with crossed arms and a frown.”
- In a decided or final manner; resolutely.
Where does decidedly come from?
From decided + -ly.
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Questions about saying decidedly
How do you pronounce decidedly?
Say dis-EYE-dud-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/. In British English it is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decidedly?
Decidedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE). Broken into parts: dis · EYE · dud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say decidedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/ and the British form is /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.