How to pronounce cheerily
Say it like CHEE-rih-lee. Cheerily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cheerily. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHEE
- rih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheerily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rihKeep 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 cheerily
American and British speakers say cheerily in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃirɪli/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːrɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-rih-lee.
What does cheerily mean?
- In a cheerful manner; with a cheery demeanour.“Having already dismissed the story as a heap of piffle, he cheerily advised the reporters to go for a run.”
Where does cheerily come from?
From cheery + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cheerily
How do you pronounce cheerily?
Say CHEE-rih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃirɪli/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːrɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheerily?
Cheerily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · rih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say cheerily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃirɪli/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːrɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.