How to pronounce effusively
Say it like ih-FYOO-siv-lee. Effusively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- ih
- FYOO
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effusively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sivKeep 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 effusively
American and British speakers say effusively in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfjusɪvli/ in the US and /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FYOO-siv-lee.
What does effusively mean?
- In an effusive manner.
Where does effusively come from?
From effusive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with effusively
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effusively.
Questions about saying effusively
How do you pronounce effusively?
Say ih-FYOO-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfjusɪvli/. In British English it is /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effusively?
Effusively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: ih · FYOO · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say effusively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfjusɪvli/ and the British form is /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.