How do you pronounce "tentatively"?

In American English: /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ (TEHNT-uht-ivl-ee). In British English: /tˈɛntətˌɪvli/ (T-ehnt-uht-ivl). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ (TEHNT-uht-ivl-ee). In Australian English: /tˈɛntətˌɪvli/ (T-ehnt-uht-ivl).

Is "tentatively" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ (TEHNT-uht-ivl-ee), while in British English it's /tˈɛntətˌɪvli/ (T-ehnt-uht-ivl).

How to Pronounce "tentatively"

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tentatively

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/ˈtɛntətɪvli/

TEHNT-uht-ivl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tɛntten·ətta·ɪvltive·ily

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