How to pronounce designedly
Say it like dih-ZY-nid-lee. Designedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY).
- dih
- ZY
- nid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Designedly 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.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nidKeep 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 designedly
American and British speakers say designedly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈzaɪnɪdli/ in the US and /dɪˈzaɪnɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-ZY-nid-lee.
What does designedly mean?
- By design; intentionally; according to plan.
Where does designedly come from?
From designed + -ly.
Questions about saying designedly
How do you pronounce designedly?
Say dih-ZY-nid-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzaɪnɪdli/. In British English it is /dɪˈzaɪnɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in designedly?
Designedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZY). Broken into parts: dih · ZY · nid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say designedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈzaɪnɪdli/ and the British form is /dɪˈzaɪnɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.