How to pronounce individually
Say it like in-dih-VIJ-oo-uh-lee. Individually has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIJ).
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- in
- dih
- VIJ
- oo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Individually 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.
- VIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep 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 individually
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: in-dih-VID-yoor-lee.
What does individually mean?
- apart from others“taken individually, the rooms were, in fact, square”“the fine points are treated singly”
Where does individually come from?
From individual + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying individually
How do you pronounce individually?
Say in-dih-VIJ-oo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəli/. In British English it is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in individually?
Individually has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIJ). Broken into parts: in · dih · VIJ · oo · uh · lee.
Is individually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdjʊəli/ (in-dih-VID-yoor-lee).