How to pronounce vigorously
Say it like VIG-uh-ruh-slee. Vigorously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIG).
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- VIG
- uh
- ruh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vigorously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vigorously
American and British speakers say vigorously in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪɡərəsli/ in the US and /ˈvɪɡərəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIG-uh-ruh-slee.
What does vigorously mean?
- With intense energy, force or vigor“The lawyer vigorously defended her client.”
Where does vigorously come from?
From vigorous + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with vigorously
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Questions about saying vigorously
How do you pronounce vigorously?
Say VIG-uh-ruh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪɡərəsli/. In British English it is /ˈvɪɡərəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vigorously?
Vigorously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIG). Broken into parts: VIG · uh · ruh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say vigorously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪɡərəsli/ and the British form is /ˈvɪɡərəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.