How to pronounce featherly
Say it like FETH-er-lee. Featherly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH).
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- FETH
- er
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Featherly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 featherly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FETH-uh-lee.
What does featherly mean?
- Like a feather, or feather; feathery.
Where does featherly come from?
From feather + -ly.
Words that rhyme with featherly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of featherly.
Questions about saying featherly
How do you pronounce featherly?
Say FETH-er-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛðɚli/. In British English it is /ˈfɛðəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in featherly?
Featherly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH). Broken into parts: FETH · er · lee.
Is featherly 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 /ˈfɛðəli/ (FETH-uh-lee).