How to pronounce senilely
Say it like SEE-nyle-lee. Senilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- nyle
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of senilely
American and British speakers say senilely in essentially the same way: /ˈsinaɪlli/ in the US and /ˈsiːnaɪlli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-nyle-lee.
What does senilely mean?
- In a senile manner.
Where does senilely come from?
From senile + -ly.
Questions about saying senilely
How do you pronounce senilely?
Say SEE-nyle-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsinaɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈsiːnaɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senilely?
Senilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · nyle · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say senilely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsinaɪlli/ and the British form is /ˈsiːnaɪlli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.