How to pronounce deservedly
Say it like dih-ZUR-vud-lee. Deservedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR).
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- dih
- ZUR
- vud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deservedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vudKeep 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 deservedly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-ZUR-vid-lee.
What does deservedly mean?
- In a way or to a degree that is deserved or merited.
Where does deservedly come from?
From deserved + -ly.
Questions about saying deservedly
How do you pronounce deservedly?
Say dih-ZUR-vud-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈzɝvədli/. In British English it is /dɪˈzɜːvɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deservedly?
Deservedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUR). Broken into parts: dih · ZUR · vud · lee.
Is deservedly 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 /dɪˈzɜːvɪdli/ (dih-ZUR-vid-lee).