How to pronounce importantly
Say it like im-POR-tunt-lee. Importantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- im
- POR
- tunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Importantly 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuntKeep 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 importantly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-PAW-tunt-lee.
What does importantly mean?
- in an important way or to an important degree
- in an important way“for centuries jellies have figured importantly among English desserts, particularly upon festive occasion”
Where does importantly come from?
From important + -ly.
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Questions about saying importantly
How do you pronounce importantly?
Say im-POR-tunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈpɔrtəntli/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in importantly?
Importantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: im · POR · tunt · lee.
Is importantly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/ (im-PAW-tunt-lee).