How to pronounce inwardly
Say it like IN-werd-lee. Inwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- werd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inwardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inwardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: IN-wud-lee.
What does inwardly mean?
- In an inward manner; to or toward the inside or to oneself.“Jacob groaned inwardly when he was called on to answer the question.”
Where does inwardly come from?
From inward + -ly.
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Questions about saying inwardly
How do you pronounce inwardly?
Say IN-werd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnwɚdli/. In British English it is /ˈɪnwədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inwardly?
Inwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · werd · lee.
Is inwardly 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 /ˈɪnwədli/ (IN-wud-lee).