How to Pronounce "developmentally"
word
dɪˌvɛɫəpˈmɛnəɫi/, /dɪˌvɛɫəpˈmɛntəɫi
di-VEL-up-MEN-tuh-lee
dɪvˈɛləpmˈɛntəli
di-VEL-up-MEN-tuh-lee
Definition
'Developmentally' means in terms of growth, progress, or the process of development, often used when discussing physical, mental, or emotional growth, especially in children.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˌvɛɫəpˈmɛnəɫi/, /dɪˌvɛɫəpˈmɛntəɫi
British English
dɪvˈɛləpmˈɛntəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-VEL-up-MEN-tuh-lee
UK
di-VEL-up-MEN-tuh-lee
Listen in Context
He is developmentally ahead of his classmates.
This toy is developmentally appropriate for three-year-olds.
Is the child developmentally on track?
Some children reach milestones developmentally later than others, and that's okay.