How to pronounce lavishly
Say it like LAV-ish-lee. Lavishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAV).
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- LAV
- ish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lavishly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ishKeep 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 lavishly
American and British speakers say lavishly in essentially the same way: /ˈlævɪʃli/ in the US and /ˈlævɪʃli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAV-ish-lee.
What does lavishly mean?
- In a lavish manner, expending profusely.“He was noted to entertain lavishly, throwing the biggest and best parties in town.”
Where does lavishly come from?
From Middle English lavausly, equivalent to lavish + -ly.
Questions about saying lavishly
How do you pronounce lavishly?
Say LAV-ish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlævɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈlævɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lavishly?
Lavishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAV). Broken into parts: LAV · ish · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say lavishly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlævɪʃli/ and the British form is /ˈlævɪʃli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.