How to pronounce reportedly
Say it like rih-POR-tud-lee. Reportedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR).
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- rih
- POR
- tud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reportedly 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.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reportedly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-PAW-tid-lee.
What does reportedly mean?
- according to reports or other information“she was reportedly his mistress for many years”
Where does reportedly come from?
From reported + -ly.
Questions about saying reportedly
How do you pronounce reportedly?
Say rih-POR-tud-lee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpɔrtədli/. In British English it is /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reportedly?
Reportedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POR). Broken into parts: rih · POR · tud · lee.
Is reportedly 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 /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/ (rih-PAW-tid-lee).