How to pronounce assuredly
Say it like uh-SHUUR-id-lee. Assuredly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUUR).
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- uh
- SHUUR
- id
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Assuredly 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.
- SHUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of assuredly
American and British speakers say assuredly in essentially the same way: /əˈʃʊrɪdli/ in the US and /əˈʃʊərɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SHOOR-id-lee.
What does assuredly mean?
- In an assured manner; confidently.“The hotel owner strode assuredly into the lobby.”
- For sure; certainly.
Where does assuredly come from?
From assured + -ly.
Questions about saying assuredly
How do you pronounce assuredly?
Say uh-SHUUR-id-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃʊrɪdli/. In British English it is /əˈʃʊərɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in assuredly?
Assuredly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHUUR). Broken into parts: uh · SHUUR · id · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say assuredly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈʃʊrɪdli/ and the British form is /əˈʃʊərɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.