How to pronounce reasonably
Say it like REE-zuh-nuh-blee. Reasonably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- zuh
- nuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reasonably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reasonably
American and British speakers say reasonably in essentially the same way: /ˈrizənəbli/ in the US and /ˈriːzənəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-zuh-nuh-blee.
What does reasonably mean?
- to certain extent or degree“pretty big”“pretty bad”
- with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner“he acted sensibly in the crisis”“speak more sanely about these affairs”
Where does reasonably come from?
From Middle English resonably, equivalent to reasonable + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with reasonably
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Questions about saying reasonably
How do you pronounce reasonably?
Say REE-zuh-nuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrizənəbli/. In British English it is /ˈriːzənəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reasonably?
Reasonably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · zuh · nuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say reasonably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrizənəbli/ and the British form is /ˈriːzənəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.