How to pronounce prudently
Say it like PROO-dunt-lee. Prudently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO).
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- PROO
- dunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prudently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- duntKeep 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 prudently
American and British speakers say prudently in essentially the same way: /ˈprudəntli/ in the US and /ˈpruːdəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROO-dunt-lee.
What does prudently mean?
- In a prudent manner.
Where does prudently come from?
From prudent + -ly.
Questions about saying prudently
How do you pronounce prudently?
Say PROO-dunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprudəntli/. In British English it is /ˈpruːdəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prudently?
Prudently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO). Broken into parts: PROO · dunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say prudently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprudəntli/ and the British form is /ˈpruːdəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.