How to pronounce largely
Say it like LARJ-lee. Largely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LARJ).
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- LARJ
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Largely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of largely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAHJ-lee.
What does largely mean?
- in large part; mainly or chiefly“These accounts are largely inactive”
- on a large scale“the sketch was so largely drawn that you could see it from the back row”
Where does largely come from?
From large + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying largely
How do you pronounce largely?
Say LARJ-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrdʒli/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːdʒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in largely?
Largely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LARJ). Broken into parts: LARJ · lee.
Is largely 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 /ˈlɑːdʒli/ (LAHJ-lee).