How to pronounce exceptionally
Say it like ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee. Exceptionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce exceptionally. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ik
- SEP
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exceptionally 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 exceptionally
American and British speakers say exceptionally in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/ in the US and /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does exceptionally mean?
- to an exceptional degree“it worked exceptionally well”
Where does exceptionally come from?
From exceptional + -ly.
Questions about saying exceptionally
How do you pronounce exceptionally?
Say ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exceptionally?
Exceptionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ik · SEP · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say exceptionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.