How to pronounce fiercely
Say it like FEER-slee. Fiercely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER).
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- FEER
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiercely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fiercely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEER-slee.
What does fiercely mean?
- In a fierce manner.“The wind blew fiercely and the rain fell heavily.”
- Extremely; to a large degree.“fiercely competitive”
Where does fiercely come from?
From Middle English fersly; equivalent to fierce + -ly.
Questions about saying fiercely
How do you pronounce fiercely?
Say FEER-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪrsli/. In British English it is /ˈfɪəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiercely?
Fiercely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER). Broken into parts: FEER · slee.
Is fiercely 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 /ˈfɪəsli/ (FEER-slee).