How to pronounce marvelously
Say it like MAR-vuh-luh-slee. Marvelously 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
Marvelously 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 marvelously
- 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 marvelously mean?
- Alternative form of marvellously.
Where does marvelously come from?
From marvelous + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with marvelously
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Questions about saying marvelously
How do you pronounce marvelously?
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 marvelously?
Marvelously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · vuh · luh · slee.
Is marvelously 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).