How to pronounce ingeniously
Say it like in-JEE-nyuh-slee. Ingeniously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- in
- JEE
- nyuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingeniously 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.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ingeniously
American and British speakers say ingeniously in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdʒinjəsli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdʒiːnjəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-JEE-nyuh-slee.
What does ingeniously mean?
- In an ingenious manner; using ingenuity.
Where does ingeniously come from?
From ingenious + -ly.
Questions about saying ingeniously
How do you pronounce ingeniously?
Say in-JEE-nyuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdʒinjəsli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdʒiːnjəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingeniously?
Ingeniously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: in · JEE · nyuh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say ingeniously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdʒinjəsli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdʒiːnjəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.