How to pronounce presumably
Say it like pruh-ZOO-muh-blee. Presumably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO).
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- pruh
- ZOO
- muh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presumably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of presumably
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: prih-ZYOO-muh-blee.
What does presumably mean?
- by reasonable assumption“presumably, he missed the train”
Where does presumably come from?
From presume + -ably, presumable + -ly.
Questions about saying presumably
How do you pronounce presumably?
Say pruh-ZOO-muh-blee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈzuməbli/. In British English it is /prɪˈzjuːməbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presumably?
Presumably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOO). Broken into parts: pruh · ZOO · muh · blee.
Is presumably pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /prɪˈzjuːməbli/ (prih-ZYOO-muh-blee).