How to pronounce threateningly
Say it like THRET-uh-ning-lee. Threateningly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRET).
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- THRET
- uh
- ning
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Threateningly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep 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 threateningly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: THRET-uh-ning-lee.
What does threateningly mean?
- In a threatening manner.“He tried to glare threateningly, but how much of a threat can you be when you are naked AND tied to a bed?”
Where does threateningly come from?
From threatening + -ly.
Questions about saying threateningly
How do you pronounce threateningly?
Say THRET-uh-ning-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɛtənɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈθrɛtənɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in threateningly?
Threateningly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRET). Broken into parts: THRET · uh · ning · lee.
Is threateningly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈθrɛtənɪŋli/ (THRET-uh-ning-lee).