How to pronounce decisively
Say it like dih-SY-siv-lee. Decisively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- dih
- SY
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Decisively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. 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 decisively
American and British speakers say decisively in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/ in the US and /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SY-siv-lee.
What does decisively mean?
- In a decisive manner.
Where does decisively come from?
From decisive + -ly.
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Questions about saying decisively
How do you pronounce decisively?
Say dih-SY-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/. In British English it is /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in decisively?
Decisively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: dih · SY · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say decisively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/ and the British form is /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.