How to pronounce reliably
Say it like rih-LY-uh-blee. Reliably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- rih
- LY
- uh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reliably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reliably
American and British speakers say reliably in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlaɪəbli/ in the US and /rɪˈlaɪəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LY-uh-blee.
What does reliably mean?
- In a reliable manner.“Genuine cowards follow the wicked and cannot reliably sustain any virtue.”
Where does reliably come from?
From reliable + -ly.
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Questions about saying reliably
How do you pronounce reliably?
Say rih-LY-uh-blee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlaɪəbli/. In British English it is /rɪˈlaɪəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reliably?
Reliably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: rih · LY · uh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say reliably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlaɪəbli/ and the British form is /rɪˈlaɪəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.