How to pronounce fiendishly
Say it like FEEN-dish-lee. Fiendishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fiendishly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FEEN
- dish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiendishly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dishKeep 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 fiendishly
American and British speakers say fiendishly in essentially the same way: /ˈfindɪʃli/ in the US and /ˈfiːndɪʃli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEEN-dish-lee.
What does fiendishly mean?
- In a fiendish manner; evilly, wickedly.
- Extremely, very in harsh or negative contexts.
Where does fiendishly come from?
From fiendish + -ly.
Questions about saying fiendishly
How do you pronounce fiendishly?
Say FEEN-dish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfindɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈfiːndɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiendishly?
Fiendishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEEN). Broken into parts: FEEN · dish · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fiendishly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfindɪʃli/ and the British form is /ˈfiːndɪʃli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.