How to pronounce hurriedly
Say it like HUR-id-lee. Hurriedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- id
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hurriedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- idKeep 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 hurriedly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUHR-id-lee.
What does hurriedly mean?
- In a hurried manner.
Where does hurriedly come from?
From hurried + -ly.
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Questions about saying hurriedly
How do you pronounce hurriedly?
Say HUR-id-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈhʌrɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hurriedly?
Hurriedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · id · lee.
Is hurriedly 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 /ˈhʌrɪdli/ (HUHR-id-lee).