How to pronounce chivalrously
Say it like SHIV-ul-ruh-slee. Chivalrously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIV).
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- SHIV
- ul
- ruh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chivalrously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHIVSay 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chivalrously
American and British speakers say chivalrously in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɪvəlrəsli/ in the US and /ˈʃɪvəlrəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHIV-ul-ruh-slee.
What does chivalrously mean?
- In a chivalrous manner.
Where does chivalrously come from?
From chivalrous + -ly.
Questions about saying chivalrously
How do you pronounce chivalrously?
Say SHIV-ul-ruh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪvəlrəsli/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪvəlrəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chivalrously?
Chivalrously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIV). Broken into parts: SHIV · ul · ruh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say chivalrously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɪvəlrəsli/ and the British form is /ˈʃɪvəlrəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.