How to pronounce maddeningly
Say it like MAD-uh-ning-lee. Maddeningly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
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- MAD
- uh
- ning
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maddeningly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep 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 maddeningly
American and British speakers say maddeningly in essentially the same way: /ˈmædənɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈmædənɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAD-uh-ning-lee.
What does maddeningly mean?
- In a maddening manner.
Where does maddeningly come from?
From maddening + -ly.
Questions about saying maddeningly
How do you pronounce maddeningly?
Say MAD-uh-ning-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædənɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈmædənɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maddeningly?
Maddeningly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · uh · ning · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say maddeningly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmædənɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈmædənɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.