How to pronounce ornately
Say it like or-NAYT-lee. Ornately has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAYT).
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- or
- NAYT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- NAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ornately
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-NAYT-lee.
What does ornately mean?
- In an ornate manner.
Where does ornately come from?
From Middle English ornatly; equivalent to ornate + -ly.
Words that rhyme with ornately
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Questions about saying ornately
How do you pronounce ornately?
Say or-NAYT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɔrˈneɪtli/. In British English it is /ɔːˈneɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornately?
Ornately has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAYT). Broken into parts: or · NAYT · lee.
Is ornately 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 /ɔːˈneɪtli/ (aw-NAYT-lee).