How to pronounce wittingly
Say it like WIT-ing-lee. Wittingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT).
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- WIT
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wittingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wittingly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WIT-ing-lee.
What does wittingly mean?
- in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose.
Where does wittingly come from?
From Middle English wetandly, wettanly, wetyngly, witandly, witingeliche, wittandly, wittingli, wittingly, wityngli, wityngly, witynly, wytindeliche, wytyngly, equivalent to witting + -ly.
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Questions about saying wittingly
How do you pronounce wittingly?
Say WIT-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wittingly?
Wittingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT). Broken into parts: WIT · ing · lee.
Is wittingly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɪtɪŋli/ (WIT-ing-lee).