How to pronounce leerily
Say it like LEER-ih-lee. Leerily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEER).
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- LEER
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leerily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep 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 leerily
American and British speakers say leerily in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪrɪli/ in the US and /ˈlɪərɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEER-ih-lee.
What does leerily mean?
- In a leery manner.
Where does leerily come from?
From leery + -ly.
Words that rhyme with leerily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leerily.
Questions about saying leerily
How do you pronounce leerily?
Say LEER-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪrɪli/. In British English it is /ˈlɪərɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leerily?
Leerily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEER). Broken into parts: LEER · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say leerily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪrɪli/ and the British form is /ˈlɪərɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.