How to pronounce precipitately
Say it like prih-SIP-ih-tut-lee. Precipitately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- prih
- SIP
- ih
- tut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precipitately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tutKeep 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 precipitately
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: prih-SIP-ih-tut-lee.
What does precipitately mean?
- In a precipitate manner.
Where does precipitately come from?
From precipitate + -ly.
Questions about saying precipitately
How do you pronounce precipitately?
Say prih-SIP-ih-tut-lee. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsɪpɪtətli/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɪpɪtətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precipitately?
Precipitately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: prih · SIP · ih · tut · lee.
Is precipitately pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /prɪˈsɪpɪtətli/ (prih-SIP-ih-tut-lee).