How to pronounce frighteningly
Say it like FRY-tuh-ning-lee. Frighteningly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRY).
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- FRY
- tuh
- ning
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frighteningly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep 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 frighteningly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRY-tuh-ning-lee.
What does frighteningly mean?
- In a frightening or terrifying manner.
- Very; beyond usual expectation so as to cause surprise or concern.“The pitcher that was set before me was frighteningly large.”
Where does frighteningly come from?
From frightening + -ly.
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Questions about saying frighteningly
How do you pronounce frighteningly?
Say FRY-tuh-ning-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfraɪtənɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈfraɪtənɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frighteningly?
Frighteningly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRY). Broken into parts: FRY · tuh · ning · lee.
Is frighteningly 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 /ˈfraɪtənɪŋli/ (FRY-tuh-ning-lee).