How to pronounce reputedly
Say it like rih-PYOO-tid-lee. Reputedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO).
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- rih
- PYOO
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reputedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep 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 reputedly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-PYOO-tid-lee.
What does reputedly mean?
- According to repute or general belief.“The old mansion was reputedly haunted, but few were willing to go and investigate.”
Where does reputedly come from?
From reputed + -ly.
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Questions about saying reputedly
How do you pronounce reputedly?
Say rih-PYOO-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpjutɪdli/. In British English it is /rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reputedly?
Reputedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYOO). Broken into parts: rih · PYOO · tid · lee.
Is reputedly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rɪˈpjuːtɪdli/ (rih-PYOO-tid-lee).