How to Pronounce Authoritatively

To pronounce "authoritatively", say AUTH-or-it-at-iv-ely — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

authoritatively

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying authoritatively, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

6

Syllables

15

Letters

AUTH-or-it-at-iv-ely

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “authoritatively

"authoritatively" has 6 syllables: auth-or-it-at-iv-ely. It rhymes with appreciatively and qualitatively, if that helps it stick.

What does authoritatively mean?

adverb

  1. In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust.

Words that rhyme with authoritatively

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

Related words

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "authoritatively"?

"Authoritatively" has 6 syllables: auth · or · it · at · iv · ely.

What does "authoritatively" mean?

Authoritatively: In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “authoritatively” in the full dictionary →