How to pronounce separately
Say it like SEP-uh-rut-lee. Separately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
- SEP
- uh
- rut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Separately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rutKeep 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 separately
American and British speakers say separately in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛpərətli/ in the US and /ˈsɛpərɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEP-uh-rit-lee.
What does separately mean?
- apart from others“taken individually, the rooms were, in fact, square”“the fine points are treated singly”
Where does separately come from?
From separate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying separately
How do you pronounce separately?
Say SEP-uh-rut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpərətli/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpərɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in separately?
Separately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · uh · rut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say separately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛpərətli/ and the British form is /ˈsɛpərɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.