How to pronounce staggeringly
Say it like STAG-uh-ring-lee. Staggeringly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAG).
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- STAG
- uh
- ring
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staggeringly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of staggeringly
American and British speakers say staggeringly in essentially the same way: /ˈstæɡəˌrɪŋˌli/ in the US and /ˈstæɡəˌrɪŋˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAG-uh-ring-lee.
What does staggeringly mean?
- To a breathtaking degree.“The ancient city was staggeringly beautiful.”
- Moving with a stagger.“He made his way staggeringly to the bar.”
Where does staggeringly come from?
From staggering + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying staggeringly
How do you pronounce staggeringly?
Say STAG-uh-ring-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstæɡəˌrɪŋˌli/. In British English it is /ˈstæɡəˌrɪŋˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staggeringly?
Staggeringly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAG). Broken into parts: STAG · uh · ring · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say staggeringly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstæɡəˌrɪŋˌli/ and the British form is /ˈstæɡəˌrɪŋˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.