How to pronounce fertilely
Say it like FUR-tul-lee. Fertilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR).
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- FUR
- tul
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fertilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- tulKeep 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 fertilely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUR-tul-lee.
What does fertilely mean?
- In a fertile manner.
Where does fertilely come from?
From fertile + -ly.
Questions about saying fertilely
How do you pronounce fertilely?
Say FUR-tul-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɝtəlli/. In British English it is /ˈfɜːtəlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fertilely?
Fertilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUR). Broken into parts: FUR · tul · lee.
Is fertilely 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 /ˈfɜːtəlli/ (FUR-tul-lee).