How to pronounce gentlemanly
Say it like JEN-tul-mun-lee. Gentlemanly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN).
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- JEN
- tul
- mun
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gentlemanly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- munKeep 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 gentlemanly
American and British speakers say gentlemanly in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEN-tul-mun-lee.
What does gentlemanly mean?
- Of, being, pertaining to, or resembling a gentleman or gentlemen.
- In the manner or with the behavior of a gentleman; with social grace, politely.
Where does gentlemanly come from?
From Middle English gentilmanly; equivalent to gentleman + -ly (adjectival suffix).
Questions about saying gentlemanly
How do you pronounce gentlemanly?
Say JEN-tul-mun-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gentlemanly?
Gentlemanly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEN). Broken into parts: JEN · tul · mun · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say gentlemanly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛntəlmənli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.