How to pronounce painterly
Say it like PAYN-ter-lee. Painterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpeɪntɚli/PAYN-ter-lee
UK British/ˈpeɪntəli/PAYN-tuh-lee
- PAYN
- ter
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Painterly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of painterly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAYN-tuh-lee.
What does painterly mean?
adjective
- Characteristic of a painter or paintings.
- Having clear brush-strokes.
Where does painterly come from?
From painter + -ly.
Questions about saying painterly
How do you pronounce painterly?
Say PAYN-ter-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪntɚli/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪntəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in painterly?
Painterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYN). Broken into parts: PAYN · ter · lee.
Is painterly 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 /ˈpeɪntəli/ (PAYN-tuh-lee).