How to pronounce seductively
Say it like suh-DUHK-tiv-lee. Seductively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK).
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- suh
- DUHK
- tiv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seductively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tivKeep 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 seductively
American and British speakers say seductively in essentially the same way: /səˈdʌktɪvli/ in the US and /səˈdʌktɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-DUHK-tiv-lee.
What does seductively mean?
- In a seductive manner.
Where does seductively come from?
From seductive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with seductively
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Questions about saying seductively
How do you pronounce seductively?
Say suh-DUHK-tiv-lee. The American pronunciation is /səˈdʌktɪvli/. In British English it is /səˈdʌktɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seductively?
Seductively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DUHK). Broken into parts: suh · DUHK · tiv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say seductively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈdʌktɪvli/ and the British form is /səˈdʌktɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.