How to pronounce dexterously
Say it like DEK-stuh-ruh-slee. Dexterously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK).
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- DEK
- stuh
- ruh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dexterously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stuhKeep 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 dexterously
American and British speakers say dexterously in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛkstərəsli/ in the US and /ˈdɛkstərəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEK-stuh-ruh-slee.
What does dexterously mean?
- In a dexterous manner; skillfully; with precision.
Where does dexterously come from?
From dexterous + -ly.
Questions about saying dexterously
How do you pronounce dexterously?
Say DEK-stuh-ruh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛkstərəsli/. In British English it is /ˈdɛkstərəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dexterously?
Dexterously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEK). Broken into parts: DEK · stuh · ruh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say dexterously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛkstərəsli/ and the British form is /ˈdɛkstərəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.