How to pronounce violently
Say it like VY-uh-lunt-lee. Violently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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- VY
- uh
- lunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep 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 violently
American and British speakers say violently in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪələntli/ in the US and /ˈvaɪələntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VY-uh-lunt-lee.
What does violently mean?
- in a violent manner“they attacked violently”
Where does violently come from?
From Middle English violently; equivalent to violent + -ly.
Questions about saying violently
How do you pronounce violently?
Say VY-uh-lunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪələntli/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪələntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violently?
Violently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · uh · lunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say violently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪələntli/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪələntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.