How to pronounce militantly
Say it like MIL-ih-tunt-lee. Militantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL).
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- MIL
- ih
- tunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Militantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of militantly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIL-ih-tunt-lee.
What does militantly mean?
- In a militant manner; extremely.
Where does militantly come from?
From militant + -ly.
Questions about saying militantly
How do you pronounce militantly?
Say MIL-ih-tunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪlɪtəntli/. In British English it is /ˈmɪlɪtəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in militantly?
Militantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIL). Broken into parts: MIL · ih · tunt · lee.
Is militantly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɪlɪtəntli/ (MIL-ih-tunt-lee).