How to pronounce developmentally
Say it like dih-vel-up-MEN-uh-lee. Developmentally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN).
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- dih
- vel
- up
- MEN
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Developmentally 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.
- velGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of developmentally
American and British speakers say developmentally in essentially the same way: /dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛnəli/ in the US and /dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛnəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-vel-up-MEN-uh-lee.
What does developmentally mean?
- In terms of development.
Where does developmentally come from?
From developmental + -ly.
Questions about saying developmentally
How do you pronounce developmentally?
Say dih-vel-up-MEN-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛnəli/. In British English it is /dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in developmentally?
Developmentally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MEN). Broken into parts: dih · vel · up · MEN · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say developmentally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛnəli/ and the British form is /dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛnəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.