How to pronounce strikingly
Say it like STRY-king-lee. Strikingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY).
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- STRY
- king
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strikingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of strikingly
American and British speakers say strikingly in essentially the same way: /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRY-king-lee.
What does strikingly mean?
- In a striking way.“He entered strikingly, taking over the stage.”
- To a remarkable degree or extent.“He was strikingly deficient in good sense.”
- Remarkably, surprisingly.“Strikingly, he had bowed deeply to the Emperor.”
Where does strikingly come from?
From striking + -ly.
Questions about saying strikingly
How do you pronounce strikingly?
Say STRY-king-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strikingly?
Strikingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRY). Broken into parts: STRY · king · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say strikingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.