How to pronounce resoundingly
Say it like rih-ZOWN-ding-lee. Resoundingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOWN).
- rih
- ZOWN
- ding
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Resoundingly 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.
- ZOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dingKeep 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 resoundingly
American and British speakers say resoundingly in essentially the same way: /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/ in the US and /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-ZOWN-ding-lee.
What does resoundingly mean?
- With a loud, resonant sound.“The bells tolled resoundingly.”
- Emphatically, so as to be celebrated.“The children resoundingly defeated the bully.”
Where does resoundingly come from?
From resounding + -ly.
Words that rhyme with resoundingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of resoundingly.
Questions about saying resoundingly
How do you pronounce resoundingly?
Say rih-ZOWN-ding-lee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/. In British English it is /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in resoundingly?
Resoundingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOWN). Broken into parts: rih · ZOWN · ding · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say resoundingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/ and the British form is /rɪˈzaʊndɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.