How to pronounce religiously
Say it like rih-LIJ-uh-slee. Religiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ).
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- rih
- LIJ
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Religiously 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.
- LIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of religiously
American and British speakers say religiously in essentially the same way: /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/ in the US and /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-LIJ-uh-slee.
What does religiously mean?
- In the manner of religion.
- Passionately or diligently; faithfully; conscientiously.“It is odd he gets so many cavities since he brushes his teeth religiously, every night, rain or shine.”
Where does religiously come from?
From religious + -ly.
Questions about saying religiously
How do you pronounce religiously?
Say rih-LIJ-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/. In British English it is /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in religiously?
Religiously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIJ). Broken into parts: rih · LIJ · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say religiously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/ and the British form is /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.