How to pronounce intuitively
Say it like in-TOO-ih-tiv-lee. Intuitively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- in
- TOO
- ih
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intuitively 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.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tivKeep 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 intuitively
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-TYOO-ih-tiv-lee.
What does intuitively mean?
- By intuition; with skill or accuracy, but without special training or planning; instinctively.“Though he had never been to art school, he intuitively painted vivid landscapes.”
Where does intuitively come from?
From intuitive + -ly.
Questions about saying intuitively
How do you pronounce intuitively?
Say in-TOO-ih-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtuɪtɪvli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intuitively?
Intuitively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: in · TOO · ih · tiv · lee.
Is intuitively pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˌɪnˈtjuːɪtɪvli/ (in-TYOO-ih-tiv-lee).