How to pronounce vividly
Say it like VIV-ud-lee. Vividly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIV).
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- VIV
- ud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vividly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep 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 vividly
American and British speakers say vividly in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪvədli/ in the US and /ˈvɪvədli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIV-ud-lee.
What does vividly mean?
- In a vivid manner.
Where does vividly come from?
From vivid + -ly.
Questions about saying vividly
How do you pronounce vividly?
Say VIV-ud-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪvədli/. In British English it is /ˈvɪvədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vividly?
Vividly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIV). Broken into parts: VIV · ud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say vividly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪvədli/ and the British form is /ˈvɪvədli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.