How to pronounce distressingly
Say it like dih-STRES-ing-lee. Distressingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRES).
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- dih
- STRES
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Distressingly 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.
- STRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep 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 distressingly
American and British speakers say distressingly in essentially the same way: /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋli/ in the US and /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-STRES-ing-lee.
What does distressingly mean?
- In a distressing manner; so as to cause distress.
Where does distressingly come from?
From distressing + -ly.
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Questions about saying distressingly
How do you pronounce distressingly?
Say dih-STRES-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋli/. In British English it is /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in distressingly?
Distressingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRES). Broken into parts: dih · STRES · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say distressingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋli/ and the British form is /dɪˈstrɛsɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.