How to Pronounce Involuntarily

To pronounce "involuntarily", say INV-ol-unt-ar-ily — 5 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvɒləntɹɪli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/ɪnˈvɒləntɹɪli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “involuntarily”

"involuntarily" has 5 syllables: inv-ol-unt-ar-ily. It rhymes with silly and chilly, if that helps it stick.

What does involuntarily mean?

adverb

  1. In an involuntary manner; done without conscious thought.

    “He involuntarily overheard the conversation.”

Words that rhyme with involuntarily

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sillychillyreallywillydillychilefillyvillifrillybeleesmiliebilly

Related words

unwittinglyunintentionallyunwillinglyunknowinglyinadvertentlyaccidentallyforciblyunconsciously

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "involuntarily"?▾

"Involuntarily" has 5 syllables: inv · ol · unt · ar · ily.

What is the IPA transcription of "involuntarily"?▾

The IPA transcription of "involuntarily" is /ɪnˈvɒləntɹɪli/.

What does "involuntarily" mean?▾

Involuntarily: In an involuntary manner; done without conscious thought.

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