How to pronounce exteriorly
Say it like ik-STIR-ee-er-lee. Exteriorly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIR).
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- ik
- STIR
- ee
- er
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exteriorly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep 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 exteriorly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-STIR-ee-uh-lee.
What does exteriorly mean?
- from the exterior, from outside
- on the exterior, outside
Where does exteriorly come from?
From exterior + -ly.
Questions about saying exteriorly
How do you pronounce exteriorly?
Say ik-STIR-ee-er-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɪriɚli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɪriəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exteriorly?
Exteriorly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIR). Broken into parts: ik · STIR · ee · er · lee.
Is exteriorly 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 /ɪkˈstɪriəli/ (ik-STIR-ee-uh-lee).