How to pronounce maturely
Say it like muh-TYOOR-lee. Maturely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYOOR).
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- muh
- TYOOR
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maturely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of maturely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-TYOOR-lee.
What does maturely mean?
- In a mature manner.
- Acting with maturity.“Maturely, she simply declined to participate in the ceremony.”
Where does maturely come from?
From mature + -ly.
Words that rhyme with maturely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maturely.
Questions about saying maturely
How do you pronounce maturely?
Say muh-TYOOR-lee. The American pronunciation is /məˈtjʊrli/. In British English it is /məˈtjʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maturely?
Maturely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYOOR). Broken into parts: muh · TYOOR · lee.
Is maturely 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 /məˈtjʊəli/ (muh-TYOOR-lee).