How to pronounce recently
Say it like REE-sunt-lee. Recently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- sunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recently 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.
- suntKeep 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 recently
American and British speakers say recently in essentially the same way: /ˈrisəntli/ in the US and /ˈriːsəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-sunt-lee.
What does recently mean?
- in the recent past“he was in Paris recently”“lately the rules have been enforced”
Where does recently come from?
From recent + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with recently
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Questions about saying recently
How do you pronounce recently?
Say REE-sunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrisəntli/. In British English it is /ˈriːsəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recently?
Recently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · sunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say recently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrisəntli/ and the British form is /ˈriːsəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.