How to pronounce sadlier
Say it like SAD-lee-er. Sadlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAD).
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US American/ˈsædliɚ/SAD-lee-er
UK British/ˈsædliə/SAD-lee-uh
- SAD
- lee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sadlier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sadlier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAD-lee-uh.
What does sadlier mean?
adverb
- comparative form of sadly: more sadly How to pronounce sadly
Questions about saying sadlier
How do you pronounce sadlier?
Say SAD-lee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsædliɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsædliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sadlier?
Sadlier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAD). Broken into parts: SAD · lee · er.
Is sadlier 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 /ˈsædliə/ (SAD-lee-uh).