How to pronounce coarsely
Say it like KOR-slee. Coarsely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coarsely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coarsely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-slee.
What does coarsely mean?
- in a coarse manner
Where does coarsely come from?
From earlier coursely, from Middle English coursly (“naturally, logically”); equivalent to coarse + -ly.
Questions about saying coarsely
How do you pronounce coarsely?
Say KOR-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrsli/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coarsely?
Coarsely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · slee.
Is coarsely pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːsli/ (KAW-slee).