How to pronounce pertinently
Say it like PUR-tih-nint-lee. Pertinently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɝtɪnɪntli/PUR-tih-nint-lee
UK British/ˈpɜːtɪnɪntli/PUR-tih-nint-lee
- PUR
- tih
- nint
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pertinently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nintKeep 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 pertinently
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUR-tih-nint-lee.
What does pertinently mean?
adverb
- In a pertinent manner; relevantly.
Where does pertinently come from?
From pertinent + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying pertinently
How do you pronounce pertinently?
Say PUR-tih-nint-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝtɪnɪntli/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːtɪnɪntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pertinently?
Pertinently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · tih · nint · lee.
Is pertinently 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 /ˈpɜːtɪnɪntli/ (PUR-tih-nint-lee).