How to pronounce elaborately
Say it like ih-LAB-rut-lee. Elaborately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB).
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- ih
- LAB
- rut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elaborately 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.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rutKeep 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 elaborately
American and British speakers say elaborately in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlæbrətli/ in the US and /ɪˈlæbrətli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LAB-rut-lee.
What does elaborately mean?
- In an elaborate manner.
Where does elaborately come from?
From elaborate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying elaborately
How do you pronounce elaborately?
Say ih-LAB-rut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlæbrətli/. In British English it is /ɪˈlæbrətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elaborately?
Elaborately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAB). Broken into parts: ih · LAB · rut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say elaborately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlæbrətli/ and the British form is /ɪˈlæbrətli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.