How to pronounce elegantly
Say it like EL-ih-gunt-lee. Elegantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce elegantly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EL
- ih
- gunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elegantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of elegantly
American and British speakers say elegantly in essentially the same way: /ˈɛlɪɡəntˌli/ in the US and /ˈɛlɪɡəntˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-ih-gunt-lee.
What does elegantly mean?
- Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
Where does elegantly come from?
From elegant + -ly.
Questions about saying elegantly
How do you pronounce elegantly?
Say EL-ih-gunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlɪɡəntˌli/. In British English it is /ˈɛlɪɡəntˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elegantly?
Elegantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · ih · gunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say elegantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛlɪɡəntˌli/ and the British form is /ˈɛlɪɡəntˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.