How to pronounce lethally
Say it like LEE-thuh-lee. Lethally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- thuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lethally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lethally
American and British speakers say lethally in essentially the same way: /ˈliθəli/ in the US and /ˈliːθəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-thuh-lee.
What does lethally mean?
- In a lethal manner, in manner which is or will be fatal.“He was lethally poisoned by the cobra and died a day later of it.”
Where does lethally come from?
From lethal + -ly.
Questions about saying lethally
How do you pronounce lethally?
Say LEE-thuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈliθəli/. In British English it is /ˈliːθəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lethally?
Lethally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · thuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say lethally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliθəli/ and the British form is /ˈliːθəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.