How to pronounce incessantly
Say it like in-SES-unt-lee. Incessantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- in
- SES
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incessantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep 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 incessantly
American and British speakers say incessantly in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈsɛsəntli/ in the US and /ɪnˈsɛsəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SES-unt-lee.
What does incessantly mean?
- In a manner without pause or stop, especially to the point of annoyance; not ceasing.“He jabbered incessantly and annoyed everyone.”
Where does incessantly come from?
From incessant + -ly.
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Questions about saying incessantly
How do you pronounce incessantly?
Say in-SES-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈsɛsəntli/. In British English it is /ɪnˈsɛsəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incessantly?
Incessantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: in · SES · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say incessantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈsɛsəntli/ and the British form is /ɪnˈsɛsəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.