How to pronounce vehemently
Say it like VEE-uh-munt-lee. Vehemently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE).
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- VEE
- uh
- munt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vehemently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep 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 vehemently
American and British speakers say vehemently in essentially the same way: /ˈviəməntli/ in the US and /ˈviːəməntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VEE-uh-munt-lee.
Other ways to say vehemently
Vehemently also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- vuh-HEE-munt-lee /vəˈhiməntli/
What does vehemently mean?
- In a vehement manner; expressing with a strong or forceful attitude.“vehemently opposed”
Where does vehemently come from?
From vehement + -ly.
Questions about saying vehemently
How do you pronounce vehemently?
Say VEE-uh-munt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈviəməntli/. In British English it is /ˈviːəməntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vehemently?
Vehemently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEE). Broken into parts: VEE · uh · munt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say vehemently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈviəməntli/ and the British form is /ˈviːəməntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.