How to pronounce instinctively
Say it like in-STINGK-tiv-lee. Instinctively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK).
- in
- STINGK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Instinctively 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.
- STINGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of instinctively
American and British speakers say instinctively in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvˌli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-STINGK-tiv-lee.
What does instinctively mean?
- Innately; by instinct; without being taught.“Fish instinctively know how to swim; most humans don't.”
Where does instinctively come from?
From instinctive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with instinctively
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Questions about saying instinctively
How do you pronounce instinctively?
Say in-STINGK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvˌli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in instinctively?
Instinctively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STINGK). Broken into parts: in · STINGK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say instinctively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvˌli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.