How to pronounce picturesquely
Say it like pik-chuh-RES-klee. Picturesquely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES).
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- pik
- chuh
- RES
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picturesquely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of picturesquely
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: pik-tyoo-uh-RES-klee.
What does picturesquely mean?
- In a picturesque manner.
Where does picturesquely come from?
From picturesque + -ly.
Words that rhyme with picturesquely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of picturesquely.
Questions about saying picturesquely
How do you pronounce picturesquely?
Say pik-chuh-RES-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛskli/. In British English it is /ˌpɪktjuəˈrɛskli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picturesquely?
Picturesquely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RES). Broken into parts: pik · chuh · RES · klee.
Is picturesquely pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌpɪktjuəˈrɛskli/ (pik-tyoo-uh-RES-klee).