How to pronounce mortally
Say it like MOR-tuh-lee. Mortally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mortally 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.
- tuhKeep 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 mortally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-tuh-lee.
What does mortally mean?
- Fatally; in such a way as to cause death.
Where does mortally come from?
From Middle English mortally, equivalent to mortal + -ly.
Questions about saying mortally
How do you pronounce mortally?
Say MOR-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrtəli/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːtəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mortally?
Mortally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · tuh · lee.
Is mortally 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 /ˈmɔːtəli/ (MAW-tuh-lee).