How to Pronounce Painstakingly

To pronounce "painstakingly", say PAINST-ak-ingly — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “painstakingly”

"painstakingly" has 3 syllables: painst-ak-ingly. It rhymes with achingly and breathtakingly, if that helps it stick.

What does painstakingly mean?

adverb

  1. In a painstaking manner; very slowly and carefully.

Words that rhyme with painstakingly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

achinglybreathtakinglytakinglyquakinglybakingly

Related words

fastidiouslyhardhardlylaboriouslypatientlyseverelyharshlyembarrassingly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "painstakingly"?▾

"Painstakingly" has 3 syllables: painst · ak · ingly.

What is the IPA transcription of "painstakingly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "painstakingly" is /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋli/.

What does "painstakingly" mean?▾

Painstakingly: In a painstaking manner; very slowly and carefully.

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