To pronounce "pleasantly", say PLEAS-antly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplɛzəntli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈplɛzəntli/
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"pleasantly" has 2 syllables: pleas-antly. It rhymes with presently and unpleasantly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He smiled pleasantly at passersby.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Pleasantly" has 2 syllables: pleas · antly.
The IPA transcription of "pleasantly" is /ˈplɛzəntli/.
Pleasantly: In a pleasant manner; so as to achieve a pleasant result.
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