How to pronounce moderately
Say it like MAH-duh-rut-lee. Moderately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑdərətli/MAH-duh-rut-lee
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- MAH
- duh
- rut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moderately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep 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.
What does moderately mean?
adverb
- to certain extent or degree“pretty big”“pretty bad”
- with moderation; in a moderate manner“he drinks moderately”
Where does moderately come from?
From Middle English moderately, moderatelye, moderatliche, moderatly, modiratli; equivalent to moderate + -ly.
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Questions about saying moderately
How do you pronounce moderately?
Say MAH-duh-rut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdərətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moderately?
Moderately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · duh · rut · lee.