How to pronounce morbidly
Say it like MOR-bid-lee. Morbidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- bid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morbidly 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.
- bidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of morbidly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-bid-lee.
What does morbidly mean?
- In a morbid manner, or to a morbid degree.
Where does morbidly come from?
From morbid + -ly.
Questions about saying morbidly
How do you pronounce morbidly?
Say MOR-bid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrbɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːbɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morbidly?
Morbidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · bid · lee.
Is morbidly 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 /ˈmɔːbɪdli/ (MAW-bid-lee).