How to pronounce agreeably
Say it like uh-GREE-uh-blee. Agreeably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce agreeably. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- GREE
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agreeably 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.
- GREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agreeably
American and British speakers say agreeably in essentially the same way: /əˈɡriəbli/ in the US and /əˈɡriːəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GREE-uh-blee.
What does agreeably mean?
- In an agreeable or pleasing manner
- In accordance.
Where does agreeably come from?
From Middle English agreablely, agreably; equivalent to agreeable + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- favourably
- suitably
- consistently
Questions about saying agreeably
How do you pronounce agreeably?
Say uh-GREE-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡriəbli/. In British English it is /əˈɡriːəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agreeably?
Agreeably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREE). Broken into parts: uh · GREE · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say agreeably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡriəbli/ and the British form is /əˈɡriːəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.