How to pronounce drearily
Say it like DRIR-ih-lee. Drearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIR).
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- DRIR
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drearily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of drearily
American and British speakers say drearily in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɪrɪli/ in the US and /ˈdrɪərɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DREER-rih-lee.
What does drearily mean?
- In a dreary manner.
Where does drearily come from?
From Middle English drerily, from Old English drēoriġlīċe; equivalent to dreary + -ly.
Words that rhyme with drearily
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Questions about saying drearily
How do you pronounce drearily?
Say DRIR-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɪrɪli/. In British English it is /ˈdrɪərɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drearily?
Drearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRIR). Broken into parts: DRIR · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say drearily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɪrɪli/ and the British form is /ˈdrɪərɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.