How to pronounce ornamentally
Say it like or-nuh-MEN-tuh-lee. Ornamentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- or
- nuh
- MEN
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornamentally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 ornamentally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-nuh-MEN-tuh-lee.
What does ornamentally mean?
- In an ornamental way.
Where does ornamentally come from?
From ornamental + -ly.
Words that rhyme with ornamentally
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Questions about saying ornamentally
How do you pronounce ornamentally?
Say or-nuh-MEN-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrnəˈmɛntəli/. In British English it is /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornamentally?
Ornamentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: or · nuh · MEN · tuh · lee.
Is ornamentally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntəli/ (aw-nuh-MEN-tuh-lee).