How to pronounce disturbingly
Say it like dih-STUR-bing-lee. Disturbingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR).
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- dih
- STUR
- bing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disturbingly 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.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bingKeep 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 disturbingly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-STUR-bing-lee.
What does disturbingly mean?
- In a disturbing manner.
Where does disturbingly come from?
From disturbing + -ly.
Questions about saying disturbingly
How do you pronounce disturbingly?
Say dih-STUR-bing-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈstɝbɪŋli/. In British English it is /dɪˈstɜːbɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disturbingly?
Disturbingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STUR). Broken into parts: dih · STUR · bing · lee.
Is disturbingly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪˈstɜːbɪŋli/ (dih-STUR-bing-lee).