How to pronounce amiably
Say it like AY-mee-uh-blee. Amiably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈeɪmiəbli/AY-mee-uh-blee
UK British/ˈeɪmɪəblɪ/AY-meer-blih
- AY
- mee
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amiably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. 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 amiably
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: AY-meer-blih.
What does amiably mean?
adverb
- In an amiable manner; in a friendly or pleasant manner.
Where does amiably come from?
From Middle English amyablelich, amyably, equivalent to amiable + -ly.
Questions about saying amiably
How do you pronounce amiably?
Say AY-mee-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪmiəbli/. In British English it is /ˈeɪmɪəblɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amiably?
Amiably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · mee · uh · blee.
Is amiably pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈeɪmɪəblɪ/ (AY-meer-blih).