How to pronounce blearily
Say it like BLIR-ih-lee. Blearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIR).
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- BLIR
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blearily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blearily
American and British speakers say blearily in essentially the same way: /ˈblɪrɪli/ in the US and /ˈblɪərɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEER-rih-lee.
What does blearily mean?
- In a bleary manner.
Where does blearily come from?
From bleary + -ly.
Words that rhyme with blearily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blearily.
Questions about saying blearily
How do you pronounce blearily?
Say BLIR-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪrɪli/. In British English it is /ˈblɪərɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blearily?
Blearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIR). Broken into parts: BLIR · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say blearily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɪrɪli/ and the British form is /ˈblɪərɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.