How To Pronounce Massively
massively
How To Say Massively Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, massively is pronounced /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmæs.ɪv.li]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/.
Massively has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Massively has three syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Ooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Massively
Transcription Tips For Massively
- Rule 29
The Letter y
The letter y before a vowel is usually a consonant, /j/. After a consonant it is usually a vowel.
yes /jes/yam /jæm/city /ˈsɪt.i/
Here. Massively /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/
- Rule 18
a Before s Or ss
When s or ss follows the letter a, the vowel is long. An exception is gas /ɡæs/.
mask /mɑːsk/class /klɑːs/past /pɑːst/
Massively is an exception. It is /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/ in British English.
- Rule 1
Double Letters
Double letters usually realise one sound. There are some cases where double letters realise two sounds, which usually happens with cc and zz.
letter /ˈlet.ə/bigger /ˈbɪɡ.ə/manner /ˈmæn.ə/
Here. Massively /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Massively /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/
Questions About Massively
How do you say massively phonetically?
Massively sounds like MAS-iv-lee in British English, and the same in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce massively in British English?
In British English, massively is pronounced /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈmæs.ɪv.li].
How do you pronounce massively in American English?
In American English, massively is pronounced /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/.
How many syllables are in massively?
Massively has three syllables, /mæs/ + /ɪv/ + /li/.
Where is the stress in massively?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /mæs/.
Do British and American English pronounce massively the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈmæs.ɪv.li/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Massively
Massively has three syllables. See how massively divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Ooo
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