How to pronounce awry
Say it like uh-RY. Awry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- uh
- RY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Awry 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.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of awry
American and British speakers say awry in essentially the same way: /əˈraɪ/ in the US and /əˈraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-RY.
What does awry mean?
- Turned or twisted toward one side; crooked, distorted, out of place; wry.“The frame was awry.”
- Wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss, off course“There is something awry with this story.”
- Obliquely, crookedly; askew.
- Perversely, improperly.
Where does awry come from?
From Middle English awry, awrie.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with awry
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Questions about saying awry
How do you pronounce awry?
Say uh-RY. The American pronunciation is /əˈraɪ/. In British English it is /əˈraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in awry?
Awry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: uh · RY.
Do Americans and Brits say awry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈraɪ/ and the British form is /əˈraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.