How to pronounce startlingly
Say it like START-ling-lee. Startlingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (START).
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- START
- ling
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Startlingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. 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 startlingly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAHT-ling-lee.
What does startlingly mean?
- In a startling manner; surprisingly; shockingly.
Where does startlingly come from?
From startling + -ly.
Questions about saying startlingly
How do you pronounce startlingly?
Say START-ling-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrtlɪŋˌli/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːtlɪŋˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in startlingly?
Startlingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (START). Broken into parts: START · ling · lee.
Is startlingly 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 /ˈstɑːtlɪŋˌliː/ (STAHT-ling-lee).