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.
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"authoritatively" has 6 syllables: auth-or-it-at-iv-ely. It rhymes with appreciatively and qualitatively, if that helps it stick.
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"Authoritatively" has 6 syllables: auth · or · it · at · iv · ely.
Authoritatively: In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust.
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