How to pronounce independently
Say it like in-dih-PEN-dunt-lee. Independently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN).
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- in
- dih
- PEN
- dunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Independently 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duntKeep 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 independently
American and British speakers say independently in essentially the same way: /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ in the US and /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dih-PEN-dunt-lee.
What does independently mean?
- on your own; without outside help“the children worked on the project independently”
- apart from others“the clothes were hung severally”
Where does independently come from?
From independent + -ly.
Questions about saying independently
How do you pronounce independently?
Say in-dih-PEN-dunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in independently?
Independently has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEN). Broken into parts: in · dih · PEN · dunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say independently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ and the British form is /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.