How to pronounce riflery
Say it like RY-ful-ree. Riflery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- ful
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riflery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of riflery
American and British speakers say riflery in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪfəlri/ in the US and /ˈraɪfəlri/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-ful-ree.
What does riflery mean?
- The practice of firing a rifle, especially in precision target shooting.
Where does riflery come from?
From rifle + -ry.
Questions about saying riflery
How do you pronounce riflery?
Say RY-ful-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪfəlri/. In British English it is /ˈraɪfəlri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riflery?
Riflery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · ful · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say riflery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪfəlri/ and the British form is /ˈraɪfəlri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.