How to pronounce accursedly
Say it like uh-KER-sud-lee. Accursedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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- uh
- KER
- sud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accursedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- sudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accursedly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KUH-sud-lee.
What does accursedly mean?
- In an accursed manner.
- Damnably; extremely.
Where does accursedly come from?
From accursed + -ly.
Questions about saying accursedly
How do you pronounce accursedly?
Say uh-KER-sud-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɚsədli/. In British English it is /əˈkəsədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accursedly?
Accursedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: uh · KER · sud · lee.
Is accursedly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈkəsədli/ (uh-KUH-sud-lee).