How to pronounce belatedly
Say it like bih-LAY-tud-lee. Belatedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce belatedly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- bih
- LAY
- tud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belatedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of belatedly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-LAY-tud-lee.
What does belatedly mean?
- In a belated manner; tardily.
Where does belatedly come from?
From belated + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying belatedly
How do you pronounce belatedly?
Say bih-LAY-tud-lee. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈleɪtədli/. In British English it is /bɪˈleɪtədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belatedly?
Belatedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: bih · LAY · tud · lee.
Is belatedly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bɪˈleɪtədli/ (bih-LAY-tud-lee).