How to pronounce eagerly
Say it like EE-gher-lee. Eagerly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- gher
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eagerly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gherKeep 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 eagerly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EE-guh-lee.
What does eagerly mean?
- In an eager manner.
Where does eagerly come from?
From Middle English egerly; equivalent to eager + -ly.
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Questions about saying eagerly
How do you pronounce eagerly?
Say EE-gher-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈiɡɚli/. In British English it is /ˈiːɡəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eagerly?
Eagerly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · gher · lee.
Is eagerly 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 /ˈiːɡəli/ (EE-guh-lee).