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