How to pronounce spectacularly
Say it like spek-TAK-yuh-ler-lee. Spectacularly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK).
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- spek
- TAK
- yuh
- ler
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spectacularly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spectacularly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: spek-TAK-yuh-luh-lee.
What does spectacularly mean?
- In a spectacular manner, extraordinarily, amazingly.
Where does spectacularly come from?
From spectacular + -ly.
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Questions about saying spectacularly
How do you pronounce spectacularly?
Say spek-TAK-yuh-ler-lee. The American pronunciation is /spɛkˈtækjəlɚli/. In British English it is /spɛkˈtækjələli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spectacularly?
Spectacularly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAK). Broken into parts: spek · TAK · yuh · ler · lee.
Is spectacularly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /spɛkˈtækjələli/ (spek-TAK-yuh-luh-lee).