How to pronounce particularly
Say it like par-TIK-yuh-ler-lee. Particularly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌpɑrˈtɪkjəlɚli/par-TIK-yuh-ler-lee
UK British/pəˈtɪkjʊləli/puh-TIK-yuu-luh-lee
- par
- TIK
- yuh
- ler
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Particularly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep 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 particularly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-TIK-yuu-luh-lee.
What does particularly mean?
adverb
- Especially, extremely.“The apéritifs were particularly stimulating.”
- To a great extent.
- Specifically, uniquely or individually.
Where does particularly come from?
From particular + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- exceedingly
- detailly
- exacting
- fastidiously
- pedantically
- pickily
- primarily
- thoroughly
Questions about saying particularly
How do you pronounce particularly?
Say par-TIK-yuh-ler-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrˈtɪkjəlɚli/. In British English it is /pəˈtɪkjʊləli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in particularly?
Particularly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIK). Broken into parts: par · TIK · yuh · ler · lee.
Is particularly 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 /pəˈtɪkjʊləli/ (puh-TIK-yuu-luh-lee).