How to pronounce innocently
Say it like IN-uh-sunt-lee. Innocently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- uh
- sunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Innocently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suntKeep 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 innocently
American and British speakers say innocently in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnəsəntli/ in the US and /ˈɪnəsəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-uh-sunt-lee.
What does innocently mean?
- In an innocent manner.
Where does innocently come from?
From innocent + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying innocently
How do you pronounce innocently?
Say IN-uh-sunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnəsəntli/. In British English it is /ˈɪnəsəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in innocently?
Innocently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · uh · sunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say innocently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnəsəntli/ and the British form is /ˈɪnəsəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.