How to pronounce marvellously
Say it like MAR-vuh-luh-slee. Marvellously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- vuh
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marvellously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of marvellously
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-vuh-luh-slee.
What does marvellously mean?
- In a marvellous manner.“The plan worked marvellously, even better than we had expected.”
- To a great or impressive degree; very.
Where does marvellously come from?
From Middle English merveilously; equivalent to marvellous + -ly.
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Questions about saying marvellously
How do you pronounce marvellously?
Say MAR-vuh-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrvələsli/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːvələsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marvellously?
Marvellously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · vuh · luh · slee.
Is marvellously 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 /ˈmɑːvələsli/ (MAH-vuh-luh-slee).