How to pronounce hauntingly
Say it like HAWN-ting-lee. Hauntingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWN).
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US American/ˈhɔntɪŋli/HAWN-ting-lee
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- HAWN
- ting
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hauntingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep 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.
What does hauntingly mean?
adverb
- In a haunting manner.
Where does hauntingly come from?
From Middle English hauntingli, hawntyngly, equivalent to haunting + -ly.
Questions about saying hauntingly
How do you pronounce hauntingly?
Say HAWN-ting-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔntɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hauntingly?
Hauntingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWN). Broken into parts: HAWN · ting · lee.