How to pronounce tinselly
Say it like TIN-suh-lee. Tinselly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN).
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- TIN
- suh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinselly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep 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 tinselly
American and British speakers say tinselly in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪnsəli/ in the US and /ˈtɪnsəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIN-suh-lee.
What does tinselly mean?
- Resembling or adorned with tinsel.
- Gaudy, superficial; offering attraction without depth.
Where does tinselly come from?
From tinsel + -y.
Questions about saying tinselly
How do you pronounce tinselly?
Say TIN-suh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪnsəli/. In British English it is /ˈtɪnsəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinselly?
Tinselly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN). Broken into parts: TIN · suh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tinselly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪnsəli/ and the British form is /ˈtɪnsəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.