How to pronounce blessedly
Say it like BLES-ud-lee. Blessedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLES).
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- BLES
- ud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blessedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- udKeep 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 blessedly
American and British speakers say blessedly in essentially the same way: /ˈblɛsədli/ in the US and /ˈblɛsədli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLES-ud-lee.
What does blessedly mean?
- In a blessed or holy manner.
- Happily, joyfully; fortunately.
Where does blessedly come from?
From Middle English blessedly, blessidly, blestly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying blessedly
How do you pronounce blessedly?
Say BLES-ud-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛsədli/. In British English it is /ˈblɛsədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blessedly?
Blessedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLES). Broken into parts: BLES · ud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say blessedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɛsədli/ and the British form is /ˈblɛsədli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.