How to pronounce wontedly
Say it like WAWN-tid-lee. Wontedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWN).
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- WAWN
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wontedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tidKeep 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 wontedly
American and British speakers say wontedly in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔntɪdli/ in the US and /ˈwoʊntɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOHN-tid-lee.
What does wontedly mean?
- Usually, customarily, or habitually.
Where does wontedly come from?
From wonted + -ly.
Questions about saying wontedly
How do you pronounce wontedly?
Say WAWN-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔntɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈwoʊntɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wontedly?
Wontedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWN). Broken into parts: WAWN · tid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wontedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔntɪdli/ and the British form is /ˈwoʊntɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.