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