How to pronounce intriguingly
Say it like in-TREE-ghing-lee. Intriguingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE).
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- in
- TREE
- ghing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intriguingly 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.
- TREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ghingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of intriguingly
American and British speakers say intriguingly in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtriɡɪŋli/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TREE-ghing-lee.
What does intriguingly mean?
- In an intriguing manner; with intrigue; with artifice or secret machinations.
Where does intriguingly come from?
From intriguing + -ly.
Questions about saying intriguingly
How do you pronounce intriguingly?
Say in-TREE-ghing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtriɡɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intriguingly?
Intriguingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREE). Broken into parts: in · TREE · ghing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say intriguingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtriɡɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.