How to pronounce exceedingly
Say it like ik-SEE-ding-lee. Exceedingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ik
- SEE
- ding
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exceedingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep 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 exceedingly
American and British speakers say exceedingly in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsidɪŋli/ in the US and /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SEE-ding-lee.
What does exceedingly mean?
- To a great or unusual degree, extent, etc.; extremely
Where does exceedingly come from?
From exceeding + -ly.
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Questions about saying exceedingly
How do you pronounce exceedingly?
Say ik-SEE-ding-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsidɪŋli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exceedingly?
Exceedingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ik · SEE · ding · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say exceedingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsidɪŋli/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.