How to pronounce amateurly
Say it like AM-uh-cher-lee. Amateurly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- cher
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amateurly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of amateurly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AM-uh-chuh-lee.
What does amateurly mean?
- In an amateur manner.
Where does amateurly come from?
From amateur + -ly.
Questions about saying amateurly
How do you pronounce amateurly?
Say AM-uh-cher-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæmətʃɚli/. In British English it is /ˈæmətʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amateurly?
Amateurly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · cher · lee.
Is amateurly 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 /ˈæmətʃəli/ (AM-uh-chuh-lee).