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