How to pronounce righteously
Say it like RY-chuh-slee. Righteously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- chuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Righteously 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.
- chuhKeep 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 righteously
American and British speakers say righteously in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪtʃəsli/ in the US and /ˈraɪtʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-chuh-slee.
What does righteously mean?
- In a righteous manner.
Where does righteously come from?
From Middle English rightwisly, from Old English rihtwīslīce; equivalent to righteous + -ly.
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Questions about saying righteously
How do you pronounce righteously?
Say RY-chuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪtʃəsli/. In British English it is /ˈraɪtʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in righteously?
Righteously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · chuh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say righteously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪtʃəsli/ and the British form is /ˈraɪtʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.