How to pronounce professedly
Say it like pruh-FES-id-lee. Professedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES).
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- pruh
- FES
- id
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Professedly 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.
- FESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of professedly
American and British speakers say professedly in essentially the same way: /prəˈfɛsɪdli/ in the US and /prəˈfɛsɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-FES-id-lee.
What does professedly mean?
- In a professed manner.
Where does professedly come from?
From professed + -ly.
Questions about saying professedly
How do you pronounce professedly?
Say pruh-FES-id-lee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɛsɪdli/. In British English it is /prəˈfɛsɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in professedly?
Professedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES). Broken into parts: pruh · FES · id · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say professedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈfɛsɪdli/ and the British form is /prəˈfɛsɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.