How to pronounce peculiarly
Say it like pih-KYOO-lyer-lee. Peculiarly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- pih
- KYOO
- lyer
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peculiarly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lyerKeep 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 peculiarly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pih-KYOO-lyuh-lee.
What does peculiarly mean?
- To greater degree than is usual.“He has a peculiarly strong accent.”
- In a manner that is greater than usual.
- Strangely, oddly.“His nose is peculiarly bent.”
Where does peculiarly come from?
From peculiar + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying peculiarly
How do you pronounce peculiarly?
Say pih-KYOO-lyer-lee. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈkjuljɚli/. In British English it is /pɪˈkjuːljəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peculiarly?
Peculiarly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: pih · KYOO · lyer · lee.
Is peculiarly 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 /pɪˈkjuːljəli/ (pih-KYOO-lyuh-lee).