How to pronounce momentarily
Say it like moh-mun-TER-uh-lee. Momentarily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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- moh
- mun
- TER
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Momentarily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of momentarily
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MOH-mun-tuh-ruh-lee.
What does momentarily mean?
- In a momentary manner; for a moment or instant.
- In a moment or very soon; any minute now, any time now.“The system will restart momentarily.”
- Progressively; moment by moment.
Where does momentarily come from?
From momentary + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with momentarily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of momentarily.
- necessarily
- primarily
- temporarily
- voluntarily
- extraordinarily
- ordinarily
- militarily
- merrily
- customarily
- secondarily
Questions about saying momentarily
How do you pronounce momentarily?
Say moh-mun-TER-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmoʊmənˈtɛrəli/. In British English it is /ˈməʊməntərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in momentarily?
Momentarily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: moh · mun · TER · uh · lee.
Is momentarily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈməʊməntərəli/ (MOH-mun-tuh-ruh-lee).