How to pronounce sibilantly
Say it like SIB-ih-lunt-lee. Sibilantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB).
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- SIB
- ih
- lunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sibilantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- luntKeep 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 sibilantly
American and British speakers say sibilantly in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪbɪləntli/ in the US and /ˈsɪbɪləntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIB-ih-lunt-lee.
What does sibilantly mean?
- With a hissing or sibilant sound.
Where does sibilantly come from?
From sibilant + -ly.
Questions about saying sibilantly
How do you pronounce sibilantly?
Say SIB-ih-lunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪbɪləntli/. In British English it is /ˈsɪbɪləntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sibilantly?
Sibilantly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIB). Broken into parts: SIB · ih · lunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sibilantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪbɪləntli/ and the British form is /ˈsɪbɪləntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.