How to pronounce deadlier
Say it like DED-lee-er. Deadlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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US American/ˈdɛdliɚ/DED-lee-er
UK British/ˈdɛdliə/DED-lee-uh
- DED
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadlier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of deadlier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DED-lee-uh.
What does deadlier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of deadly: more deadly How to pronounce deadly
Questions about saying deadlier
How do you pronounce deadlier?
Say DED-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadlier?
Deadlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · lee · er.
Is deadlier 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 /ˈdɛdliə/ (DED-lee-uh).