How to pronounce precariously
Say it like prih-KER-ee-uh-slee. Precariously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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US American/prɪˈkɛriəsli/prih-KER-ee-uh-slee
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- prih
- KER
- ee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precariously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does precariously mean?
adverb
- In a precarious manner; dangerously.
Where does precariously come from?
From precarious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with precariously
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Questions about saying precariously
How do you pronounce precariously?
Say prih-KER-ee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkɛriəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precariously?
Precariously has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: prih · KER · ee · uh · slee.