How to pronounce downwardly
Say it like DOWN-werd-lee. Downwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- werd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downwardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of downwardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOWN-wud-lee.
What does downwardly mean?
- In a downward direction
Where does downwardly come from?
From downward + -ly.
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Questions about saying downwardly
How do you pronounce downwardly?
Say DOWN-werd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnwɚdli/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnwədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downwardly?
Downwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · werd · lee.
Is downwardly 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 /ˈdaʊnwədli/ (DOWN-wud-lee).