How to Pronounce "spontaneously"
word
spɑnˈteɪniəsɫi
spon-TAY-nee-uhs-lee
spɒntˈeɪniəsli
spon-TAY-nee-uhs-lee
Definition
If something happens spontaneously, it happens naturally, suddenly, or without being planned or forced.
IPA Transcription
American English
spɑnˈteɪniəsɫi
British English
spɒntˈeɪniəsli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spon-TAY-nee-uhs-lee
UK
spon-TAY-nee-uhs-lee
Listen in Context
The children began to sing spontaneously.
He laughed spontaneously at the joke.
The idea came to her spontaneously.
They spontaneously decided to take a road trip.