How to pronounce hilariously
Say it like hih-LER-ee-us-lee. Hilariously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER).
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US American/hɪˈlɛriəsli/hih-LER-ee-us-lee
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- hih
- LER
- ee
- us
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hilariously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep 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.
What does hilariously mean?
adverb
- In a hilarious manner; so as to amuse greatly.
- With great hilarity or mirth.“They laughed hilariously at the comedy film.”
Where does hilariously come from?
From hilarious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with hilariously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hilariously.
Questions about saying hilariously
How do you pronounce hilariously?
Say hih-LER-ee-us-lee. The American pronunciation is /hɪˈlɛriəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hilariously?
Hilariously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LER). Broken into parts: hih · LER · ee · us · lee.