How to pronounce sedately
Say it like sih-DAYT-lee. Sedately has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYT).
- sih
- DAYT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sedately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sedately
American and British speakers say sedately in essentially the same way: /sɪˈdeɪtli/ in the US and /sɪˈdeɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-DAYT-lee.
What does sedately mean?
- Calmly, without excessive emotion or force; in a composed manner.
Where does sedately come from?
From sedate + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with sedately
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Questions about saying sedately
How do you pronounce sedately?
Say sih-DAYT-lee. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈdeɪtli/. In British English it is /sɪˈdeɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sedately?
Sedately has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYT). Broken into parts: sih · DAYT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sedately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈdeɪtli/ and the British form is /sɪˈdeɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.