How to pronounce painstakingly
Say it like PAYN-stay-king-lee. Painstakingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN).
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- PAYN
- stay
- king
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Painstakingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- stayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep 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 painstakingly
American and British speakers say painstakingly in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYN-stay-king-lee.
What does painstakingly mean?
- In a painstaking manner; very slowly and carefully.
Where does painstakingly come from?
From painstaking + -ly.
Questions about saying painstakingly
How do you pronounce painstakingly?
Say PAYN-stay-king-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in painstakingly?
Painstakingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN). Broken into parts: PAYN · stay · king · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say painstakingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.