tentatively meaning
UK US /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ 4 syllables
tentatively (adverb): in a tentative manner.
Definition of tentatively
tentatively in a sentence
- I tentatively stepped forward, hoping the floorboards wouldn't creak.
- Tentatively, he put up his hand.
- Tom knocked tentatively on the door.
How to pronounce tentatively
tentatively is pronounced /ˈtɛntətɪvli/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in LY · 11-letter words
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