How to pronounce provocatively
Say it like proh-VAH-kuh-tiv-lee. Provocatively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH).
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US American/proʊˈvɑkətɪvli/proh-VAH-kuh-tiv-lee
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- proh
- VAH
- kuh
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provocatively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep 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.
What does provocatively mean?
adverb
- In a provocative manner.
Where does provocatively come from?
From provocative + -ly.
Questions about saying provocatively
How do you pronounce provocatively?
Say proh-VAH-kuh-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈvɑkətɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provocatively?
Provocatively has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH). Broken into parts: proh · VAH · kuh · tiv · lee.