How to pronounce alertly
Say it like uh-LURT-lee. Alertly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURT).
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- uh
- LURT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alertly 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.
- LURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of alertly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LURT-lee.
What does alertly mean?
- In an alert manner; with alertness.
Where does alertly come from?
From alert + -ly.
Words that rhyme with alertly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alertly.
Questions about saying alertly
How do you pronounce alertly?
Say uh-LURT-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɝtli/. In British English it is /əˈlɜːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alertly?
Alertly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LURT). Broken into parts: uh · LURT · lee.
Is alertly 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 /əˈlɜːtli/ (uh-LURT-lee).