How to pronounce reassuringly
Say it like ree-uh-SHUR-ring-lee. Reassuringly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUR).
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- ree
- uh
- SHUR
- ring
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reassuringly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ringKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of reassuringly
American and British speakers say reassuringly in essentially the same way: /riəˈʃɜrɪŋli/ in the US and /riəˈʃɜrɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-uh-SHUR-ring-lee.
Other ways to say reassuringly
Reassuringly also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ree-uh-SHUUR-ing-lee /riəˈʃʊrɪŋli/
What does reassuringly mean?
- In a reassuring manner.
Where does reassuringly come from?
From reassuring + -ly.
Questions about saying reassuringly
How do you pronounce reassuringly?
Say ree-uh-SHUR-ring-lee. The American pronunciation is /riəˈʃɜrɪŋli/. In British English it is /riəˈʃɜrɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reassuringly?
Reassuringly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHUR). Broken into parts: ree · uh · SHUR · ring · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say reassuringly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riəˈʃɜrɪŋli/ and the British form is /riəˈʃɜrɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.