How to pronounce atrabiliously
Say it like at-ruh-BIL-ee-uh-slee. Atrabiliously has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- at
- ruh
- BIL
- ee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atrabiliously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- atGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of atrabiliously
American and British speakers say atrabiliously in essentially the same way: /ˌætrəˈbɪliəsli/ in the US and /ˌætrəˈbɪliəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: at-ruh-BIL-ee-uh-slee.
What does atrabiliously mean?
- In an atrabilious (melancholy or ill-natured) manner; grumpily, irritably, morosely.
Where does atrabiliously come from?
From atrabilious + -ly.
Questions about saying atrabiliously
How do you pronounce atrabiliously?
Say at-ruh-BIL-ee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˌætrəˈbɪliəsli/. In British English it is /ˌætrəˈbɪliəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atrabiliously?
Atrabiliously has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: at · ruh · BIL · ee · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say atrabiliously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌætrəˈbɪliəsli/ and the British form is /ˌætrəˈbɪliəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.