How to pronounce enormously
Say it like ih-NOR-muh-slee. Enormously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- ih
- NOR
- muh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enormously 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.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of enormously
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-NAW-muh-slee.
What does enormously mean?
- Extremely, greatly: to an enormous degree.“Gloria is enormously pleased with our progress.”
- Shockingly.
Where does enormously come from?
From enormous + -ly.
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Questions about saying enormously
How do you pronounce enormously?
Say ih-NOR-muh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈnɔrməsli/. In British English it is /ɪˈnɔːməsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enormously?
Enormously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: ih · NOR · muh · slee.
Is enormously 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 /ɪˈnɔːməsli/ (ih-NAW-muh-slee).