How to pronounce scornfully
Say it like SKORN-fuh-lee. Scornfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKORN).
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- SKORN
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scornfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep 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 scornfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKAWN-fuh-lee.
What does scornfully mean?
- In a scornful manner; contemptuously, derisively.
Where does scornfully come from?
Inherited from Middle English scornfully; equivalent to scornful + -ly (adverbial suffix).
Questions about saying scornfully
How do you pronounce scornfully?
Say SKORN-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɔrnfəli/. In British English it is /ˈskɔːnfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scornfully?
Scornfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKORN). Broken into parts: SKORN · fuh · lee.
Is scornfully 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 /ˈskɔːnfəli/ (SKAWN-fuh-lee).