How to pronounce immensely
Say it like im-EN-slee. Immensely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
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- slee
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Immensely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of immensely
American and British speakers say immensely in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈmɛnsli/ in the US and /ˌɪˈmɛnsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-EN-slee.
What does immensely mean?
- to an exceedingly great extent or degree“He had vastly overestimated his resources”“was immensely more important to the project as a scientist than as an administrator”
Where does immensely come from?
From immense + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with immensely
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Questions about saying immensely
How do you pronounce immensely?
Say im-EN-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmɛnsli/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈmɛnsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immensely?
Immensely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: im · EN · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say immensely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈmɛnsli/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈmɛnsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.