How to pronounce sequentially
Say it like suh-KWEN-shuh-lee. Sequentially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEN).
- suh
- KWEN
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequentially 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.
- KWENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep 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 sequentially
American and British speakers say sequentially in essentially the same way: /səˈkwɛnʃəli/ in the US and /səˈkwɛntʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-KWEN-chuh-lee.
What does sequentially mean?
- In sequence, in order.
Where does sequentially come from?
From sequential + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with sequentially
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Questions about saying sequentially
How do you pronounce sequentially?
Say suh-KWEN-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /səˈkwɛnʃəli/. In British English it is /səˈkwɛntʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequentially?
Sequentially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEN). Broken into parts: suh · KWEN · shuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sequentially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈkwɛnʃəli/ and the British form is /səˈkwɛntʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.