To pronounce "positively", say POS-it-iv-ely — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/
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"positively" has 4 syllables: pos-it-iv-ely. It rhymes with causatively, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He approached the interview positively.”
“I will positively be there at 8 a.m.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Positively" has 4 syllables: pos · it · iv · ely.
The IPA transcription of "positively" is /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/.
Positively: (manner) In a positive manner.
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