How to pronounce eternally
Say it like ih-TUR-nuh-lee. Eternally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- ih
- TUR
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eternally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep 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 eternally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-TUR-nuh-lee.
What does eternally mean?
- For eternity; forever.“I shall be eternally grateful for your assistance.”
- Unceasingly, recurringly.
Where does eternally come from?
From Middle English eternally, eternaly; equivalent to eternal + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with eternally
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Questions about saying eternally
How do you pronounce eternally?
Say ih-TUR-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈtɝnəli/. In British English it is /ɪˈtɜːnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eternally?
Eternally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: ih · TUR · nuh · lee.
Is eternally 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 /ɪˈtɜːnəli/ (ih-TUR-nuh-lee).