How to pronounce incisively
Say it like in-SY-suv-lee. Incisively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- in
- SY
- suv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incisively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suvKeep 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 incisively
American and British speakers say incisively in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SY-suv-lee.
What does incisively mean?
- In an incisive manner.
Where does incisively come from?
From incisive + -ly.
Questions about saying incisively
How do you pronounce incisively?
Say in-SY-suv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incisively?
Incisively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: in · SY · suv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say incisively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsaɪsəvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.