How to pronounce mysteriously
Say it like mis-TEER-ee-us-lee. Mysteriously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEER).
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- mis
- TEER
- ee
- us
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mysteriously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep 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 mysteriously
American and British speakers say mysteriously in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/ in the US and /ˌmɪˈstɪəriəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: mis-TEER-ee-us-lee.
What does mysteriously mean?
- In a mysterious manner.
Where does mysteriously come from?
From Middle English misteriusly, equivalent to mysterious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with mysteriously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mysteriously.
Questions about saying mysteriously
How do you pronounce mysteriously?
Say mis-TEER-ee-us-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈstɪəriəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mysteriously?
Mysteriously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEER). Broken into parts: mis · TEER · ee · us · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say mysteriously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/ and the British form is /ˌmɪˈstɪəriəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.