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