How to pronounce prominently
Say it like PROM-uh-nunt-lee. Prominently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM).
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- PROM
- uh
- nunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prominently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuntKeep 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 prominently
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROM-ih-nunt-lee.
What does prominently mean?
- In a prominent manner.
Where does prominently come from?
From prominent + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with prominently
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Questions about saying prominently
How do you pronounce prominently?
Say PROM-uh-nunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑmənəntli/. In British English it is /ˈprɒmɪnəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prominently?
Prominently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROM). Broken into parts: PROM · uh · nunt · lee.
Is prominently pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒmɪnəntli/ (PROM-ih-nunt-lee).