How to pronounce pleasantly
Say it like PLEZ-unt-lee. Pleasantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEZ).
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- PLEZ
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleasantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep 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 pleasantly
American and British speakers say pleasantly in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛzəntli/ in the US and /ˈplɛzəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEZ-unt-lee.
What does pleasantly mean?
- In a pleasant manner; so as to achieve a pleasant result.“He smiled pleasantly at passersby.”
- Lightly
Where does pleasantly come from?
From Middle English pleasauntly; equivalent to pleasant + -ly.
Words that rhyme with pleasantly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleasantly.
Questions about saying pleasantly
How do you pronounce pleasantly?
Say PLEZ-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛzəntli/. In British English it is /ˈplɛzəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleasantly?
Pleasantly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEZ). Broken into parts: PLEZ · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say pleasantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛzəntli/ and the British form is /ˈplɛzəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.