How to pronounce irregularly
Say it like ir-EG-yuh-ler-lee. Irregularly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EG).
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- ir
- EG
- yuh
- ler
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Irregularly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- irGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep 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 irregularly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-REG-yuu-luh-lee.
What does irregularly mean?
- In an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order.
Where does irregularly come from?
From irregular + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying irregularly
How do you pronounce irregularly?
Say ir-EG-yuh-ler-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈrɛɡjəlɚli/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in irregularly?
Irregularly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EG). Broken into parts: ir · EG · yuh · ler · lee.
Is irregularly 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 /ɪˈrɛɡjʊləli/ (ih-REG-yuu-luh-lee).