How to pronounce austerely
Say it like aw-STEER-lee. Austerely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEER).
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- aw
- STEER
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Austerely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- STEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of austerely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: o-STEER-lee.
What does austerely mean?
- In an austere manner.
Where does austerely come from?
From austere + -ly.
Questions about saying austerely
How do you pronounce austerely?
Say aw-STEER-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɔˈstirli/. In British English it is /ɒˈstɪəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in austerely?
Austerely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEER). Broken into parts: aw · STEER · lee.
Is austerely 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 /ɒˈstɪəli/ (o-STEER-lee).