How to pronounce randomly
Say it like RAN-dum-lee. Randomly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN).
- RAN
- dum
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Randomly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dumKeep 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 randomly
American and British speakers say randomly in essentially the same way: /ˈrændəmli/ in the US and /ˈrændəmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAN-dum-lee.
What does randomly mean?
- In a random manner.“I just randomly remembered this dream from 2 years ago.”
- By random access; at any point at a given time; not sequentially.
Where does randomly come from?
From random + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- indiscriminately
- haphazardly
- willy-nilly
- arbitrarily
- at random
- every which way
Questions about saying randomly
How do you pronounce randomly?
Say RAN-dum-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrændəmli/. In British English it is /ˈrændəmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in randomly?
Randomly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN). Broken into parts: RAN · dum · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say randomly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrændəmli/ and the British form is /ˈrændəmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.