How to pronounce popularly
Say it like POP-yuh-ler-lee. Popularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP).
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- POP
- yuh
- ler
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Popularly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 popularly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POP-yuh-luh-lee.
What does popularly mean?
- So as to be generally favored or accepted by the people.
- commonly“They were popularly known as "the Kings of California"”
- currently
Where does popularly come from?
From popular + -ly.
Questions about saying popularly
How do you pronounce popularly?
Say POP-yuh-ler-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑpjəlɚli/. In British English it is /ˈpɒpjələli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in popularly?
Popularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POP). Broken into parts: POP · yuh · ler · lee.
Is popularly 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 /ˈpɒpjələli/ (POP-yuh-luh-lee).