How to pronounce undoubtedly
Say it like un-DOW-tid-lee. Undoubtedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW).
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- un
- DOW
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Undoubtedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tidKeep 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 undoubtedly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: un-DOW-tid-lee.
What does undoubtedly mean?
- without doubt; certainly“it's undoubtedly very beautiful”
Where does undoubtedly come from?
From Middle English undoutedly, equivalent to undoubted + -ly.
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Questions about saying undoubtedly
How do you pronounce undoubtedly?
Say un-DOW-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/. In British English it is /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in undoubtedly?
Undoubtedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW). Broken into parts: un · DOW · tid · lee.
Is undoubtedly 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 /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ (un-DOW-tid-lee).