How to pronounce morally
Say it like MOR-uh-lee. Morally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of morally
American and British speakers say morally in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔrəli/ in the US and /ˈmɒrəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOR-uh-lee.
What does morally mean?
- with respect to moral principles“morally unjustified”
- in a moral manner“he acted morally under the circumstances”
Where does morally come from?
From Middle English morali, moralli, morally, equivalent to moral + -ly.
Questions about saying morally
How do you pronounce morally?
Say MOR-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrəli/. In British English it is /ˈmɒrəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morally?
Morally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say morally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔrəli/ and the British form is /ˈmɒrəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.