How to pronounce simultaneously
Say it like sy-mul-TAY-nee-uh-slee. Simultaneously has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- sy
- mul
- TAY
- nee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simultaneously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of simultaneously
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: sim-ul-TAY-neer-slee.
What does simultaneously mean?
- at the same instant“they spoke simultaneously”
Where does simultaneously come from?
From simultaneous + -ly.
Words that rhyme with simultaneously
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Questions about saying simultaneously
How do you pronounce simultaneously?
Say sy-mul-TAY-nee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/. In British English it is /ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simultaneously?
Simultaneously has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: sy · mul · TAY · nee · uh · slee.
Is simultaneously pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ (sim-ul-TAY-neer-slee).