How to pronounce excitedly
Say it like ik-SY-tud-lee. Excitedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ik
- SY
- tud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excitedly 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tudKeep 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 excitedly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ik-SY-tud-lee.
What does excitedly mean?
- In an excited manner.
Where does excitedly come from?
From excited + -ly.
Questions about saying excitedly
How do you pronounce excitedly?
Say ik-SY-tud-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excitedly?
Excitedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ik · SY · tud · lee.
Is excitedly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/ (ik-SY-tud-lee).