How to pronounce brittlely
Say it like BRIT-ul-lee. Brittlely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIT).
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- BRIT
- ul
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brittlely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep 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 brittlely
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BRIT-ul-lee.
What does brittlely mean?
- In a brittle way, shattering easily under stress.
- In a manner that is emotionally fragile, or easily offended.
Where does brittlely come from?
From brittle + -ly.
Questions about saying brittlely
How do you pronounce brittlely?
Say BRIT-ul-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪtəlli/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪtəlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brittlely?
Brittlely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIT). Broken into parts: BRIT · ul · lee.
Is brittlely 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 /ˈbrɪtəlli/ (BRIT-ul-lee).