How to pronounce sessilely
Say it like SES-eyel-lee. Sessilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES).
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- SES
- eyel
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sessilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eyelKeep 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 sessilely
American and British speakers say sessilely in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛsaɪlli/ in the US and /ˈsɛsaɪlli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SES-eyel-lee.
What does sessilely mean?
- In a sessile manner.
Where does sessilely come from?
From sessile + -ly.
Questions about saying sessilely
How do you pronounce sessilely?
Say SES-eyel-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛsaɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈsɛsaɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sessilely?
Sessilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES). Broken into parts: SES · eyel · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sessilely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛsaɪlli/ and the British form is /ˈsɛsaɪlli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.