How to pronounce plentifully
Say it like PLEN-tih-fuh-lee. Plentifully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN).
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- PLEN
- tih
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plentifully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep 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 plentifully
American and British speakers say plentifully in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛntɪfəli/ in the US and /ˈplɛntɪfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEN-tih-fuh-lee.
What does plentifully mean?
- In a plentiful manner.
Where does plentifully come from?
From Middle English plentefully, plentefullych, plentyfullyche, equivalent to plentiful + -ly.
Questions about saying plentifully
How do you pronounce plentifully?
Say PLEN-tih-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛntɪfəli/. In British English it is /ˈplɛntɪfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plentifully?
Plentifully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN). Broken into parts: PLEN · tih · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say plentifully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛntɪfəli/ and the British form is /ˈplɛntɪfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.