How to pronounce fourthly
Say it like FORTH-lee. Fourthly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORTH).
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- FORTH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fourthly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fourthly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWTH-lee.
What does fourthly mean?
- In the fourth place; fourth in a row.
Where does fourthly come from?
From fourth + -ly.
Questions about saying fourthly
How do you pronounce fourthly?
Say FORTH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrθli/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːθli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fourthly?
Fourthly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FORTH). Broken into parts: FORTH · lee.
Is fourthly 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 /ˈfɔːθli/ (FAWTH-lee).