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