How to pronounce differently
Say it like DIF-runt-lee. Differently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF).
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- DIF
- runt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Differently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- runtKeep 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 differently
American and British speakers say differently in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪfrəntli/ in the US and /ˈdɪfrəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIF-runt-lee.
What does differently mean?
- in another and different manner“very soon you will know differently”“she thought otherwise”
Where does differently come from?
From Middle English differently; equivalent to different + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying differently
How do you pronounce differently?
Say DIF-runt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪfrəntli/. In British English it is /ˈdɪfrəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in differently?
Differently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIF). Broken into parts: DIF · runt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say differently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪfrəntli/ and the British form is /ˈdɪfrəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.