How to pronounce feverishly
Say it like FEE-ver-ish-lee. Feverishly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- ver
- ish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feverishly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of feverishly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEE-vuh-rish-lee.
What does feverishly mean?
- With excitement and determination.
- With great energy.
- With speed; rapidly.
Where does feverishly come from?
From feverish + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying feverishly
How do you pronounce feverishly?
Say FEE-ver-ish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfivɚɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈfiːvərɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feverishly?
Feverishly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · ver · ish · lee.
Is feverishly 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 /ˈfiːvərɪʃli/ (FEE-vuh-rish-lee).