How to pronounce paternally
Say it like puh-TUR-nuh-lee. Paternally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- puh
- TUR
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paternally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nuhKeep 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 paternally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-TUR-nuh-lee.
What does paternally mean?
- In a paternal manner; fatherly.
Where does paternally come from?
From paternal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with paternally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paternally.
Questions about saying paternally
How do you pronounce paternally?
Say puh-TUR-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtɝnəli/. In British English it is /pəˈtɜːnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paternally?
Paternally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: puh · TUR · nuh · lee.
Is paternally 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 /pəˈtɜːnəli/ (puh-TUR-nuh-lee).