How to pronounce excellently
Say it like EK-suh-lunt-lee. Excellently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- suh
- lunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excellently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep 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 excellently
American and British speakers say excellently in essentially the same way: /ˈɛksələntli/ in the US and /ˈɛksələntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-suh-lunt-lee.
What does excellently mean?
- In a manner that demonstrates excellence; very well.
Where does excellently come from?
From excellent + -ly.
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Questions about saying excellently
How do you pronounce excellently?
Say EK-suh-lunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksələntli/. In British English it is /ˈɛksələntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excellently?
Excellently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · suh · lunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say excellently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛksələntli/ and the British form is /ˈɛksələntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.