How to pronounce miserably
Say it like MIZ-uh-ruh-blee. Miserably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ).
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- MIZ
- uh
- ruh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miserably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of miserably
American and British speakers say miserably in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪzərəbli/ in the US and /ˈmɪzərəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIZ-uh-ruh-blee.
What does miserably mean?
- In a miserable manner.“fail miserably”
Where does miserably come from?
From Middle English myserablie; equivalent to miserable + -ly.
Questions about saying miserably
How do you pronounce miserably?
Say MIZ-uh-ruh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪzərəbli/. In British English it is /ˈmɪzərəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miserably?
Miserably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIZ). Broken into parts: MIZ · uh · ruh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say miserably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪzərəbli/ and the British form is /ˈmɪzərəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.