How to pronounce mournfully
Say it like MORN-fuh-lee. Mournfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MORN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmɔrnfəli/MORN-fuh-lee
UK British/ˈmɔːnfəli/MAWN-fuh-lee
- MORN
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mournfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep 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 mournfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAWN-fuh-lee.
What does mournfully mean?
adverb
- In a mournful manner; as if in mourning for something.
Where does mournfully come from?
From mournful + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sorrowfully
- ruefully
Questions about saying mournfully
How do you pronounce mournfully?
Say MORN-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrnfəli/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːnfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mournfully?
Mournfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MORN). Broken into parts: MORN · fuh · lee.
Is mournfully 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 /ˈmɔːnfəli/ (MAWN-fuh-lee).