How to pronounce visibly
Say it like VIZ-uh-blee. Visibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZ).
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- VIZ
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Visibly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIZSay 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of visibly
American and British speakers say visibly in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪzəbli/ in the US and /ˈvɪzəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIZ-uh-blee.
What does visibly mean?
- In a visible manner; openly.“He was visibly upset while reading the news live on air about the school shooting.”
Where does visibly come from?
From visible + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying visibly
How do you pronounce visibly?
Say VIZ-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪzəbli/. In British English it is /ˈvɪzəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in visibly?
Visibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZ). Broken into parts: VIZ · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say visibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪzəbli/ and the British form is /ˈvɪzəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.