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