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