How to pronounce gradationally
Say it like gruh-DAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Gradationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY).
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- gruh
- DAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gradationally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 gradationally
American and British speakers say gradationally in essentially the same way: /ɡrəˈdeɪʃənəli/ in the US and /ɡrəˈdeɪʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: gruh-DAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does gradationally mean?
- In terms of or by means of gradation.
Where does gradationally come from?
From gradational + -ly.
Words that rhyme with gradationally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gradationally.
Questions about saying gradationally
How do you pronounce gradationally?
Say gruh-DAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈdeɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈdeɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gradationally?
Gradationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAY). Broken into parts: gruh · DAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say gradationally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrəˈdeɪʃənəli/ and the British form is /ɡrəˈdeɪʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.