To pronounce "tentatively", say TENT-at-iv-ely — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛntətɪvli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tentatively
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/ˈtɛntətɪvli/
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"tentatively" has 4 syllables: tent-at-iv-ely. It rhymes with attentively, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Tentatively" has 4 syllables: tent · at · iv · ely.
The IPA transcription of "tentatively" is /ˈtɛntətɪvli/.
Tentatively: Of, or having to do with being tentative.
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