How to pronounce riotously
Say it like RY-uh-tus-lee. Riotously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce riotously. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RY
- uh
- tus
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riotously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tusKeep 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 riotously
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RY-uh-tus-lee.
What does riotously mean?
- In a riotous manner.
- In a degenerate or dissolute manner.
- In a manner that causes or involves uncontrollable laughter.
Where does riotously come from?
From riotous + -ly.
Questions about saying riotously
How do you pronounce riotously?
Say RY-uh-tus-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪətəsli/. In British English it is /ˈraɪətəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riotously?
Riotously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · uh · tus · lee.
Is riotously 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 /ˈraɪətəsli/ (RY-uh-tus-lee).