How to pronounce regularly
Say it like REG-yuh-ler-lee. Regularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG).
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- REG
- yuh
- ler
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regularly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 regularly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REG-yuu-luh-lee.
What does regularly mean?
- in a regular manner“letters arrived regularly from his children”
- having a regular form“regularly shaped objects”
- in a regular way without variation“try to breathe evenly”
Where does regularly come from?
From regular + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying regularly
How do you pronounce regularly?
Say REG-yuh-ler-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛɡjəlɚli/. In British English it is /ˈrɛɡjʊləli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regularly?
Regularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG). Broken into parts: REG · yuh · ler · lee.
Is regularly 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 /ˈrɛɡjʊləli/ (REG-yuu-luh-lee).