How to pronounce "presently"

presently

Adverb
American
/ˈprɛzəntli/

Syllable Breakdown

pres ent ly

How natives say presently

British
/ˈprɛzəntli/

Syllable Breakdown

pres ent ly

How natives say presently

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'pres,' like in 'press.' Open lips slightly.

  • Say 'ent,' with emphasis on the schwa /ə/ sound.

  • End with 'ly' pronounced as /li/.

Common Mistakes

  • prɛ-zənt-li

  • prez-ənt-li

  • prə-zent-li

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

What is the stress in 'presently'?

The stress is on the first syllable 'pres'.

Is the 't' silent in 'presently'?

No, the 't' is pronounced.

How to avoid saying 'pre-zent-ly'?

Focus on lightly pronouncing the schwa /ə/ in the second syllable.

Definition

presently

Currently or soon.

Word Family

present

/ˈprɛznt/

adjective

existing or happening now

Example: He is present at the meeting.

presence

/ˈprɛzəns/

noun

the state of being present

Example: Your presence is required here.

presentable

/prɪˈzɛntəbl/

adjective

neat enough to be seen

Example: She looks presentable.

Key Pronunciation Differences

In 'present,' the ending is '-ent' without 'ly.’

In 'presence,' the suffix is 'ence.'

In 'presentable,' emphasize the second syllable.

Pro Tips

Practice with similar words

Compare 'presently' with 'constantly' for the '-ly' ending.

Focus on the schwa

Mastering the schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables will improve fluency.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Presently

adjoin

/əˈdʒɔɪn/

apartment

/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

applicable

/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/

Practice

(1 of 2)

presently

Click to record

Get LingUp

Practice pronunciation within real-life role-plays

  • Personalized study plan

  • Real-time feedback

  • Progress tracking

  • Native speaker audio

Download on the

App Store
Download on the

Google Play
4.8/5 rating