How to pronounce blackguardly
Say it like BLAG-ard-lee. Blackguardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG).
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- BLAG
- ard
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackguardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ardKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blackguardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BLAG-ahd-lee.
What does blackguardly mean?
- Characteristic of a blackguard.
Where does blackguardly come from?
From blackguard + -ly.
Questions about saying blackguardly
How do you pronounce blackguardly?
Say BLAG-ard-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæɡɑrdli/. In British English it is /ˈblæɡɑːdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackguardly?
Blackguardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAG). Broken into parts: BLAG · ard · lee.
Is blackguardly 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 /ˈblæɡɑːdli/ (BLAG-ahd-lee).