How to pronounce servilely
Say it like SUR-vyle-lee. Servilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR).
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- SUR
- vyle
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Servilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- vyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of servilely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUR-vyle-lee.
What does servilely mean?
- In a servile way; fawningly.
Where does servilely come from?
From servile + -ly.
Questions about saying servilely
How do you pronounce servilely?
Say SUR-vyle-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɝvaɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈsɜːvaɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in servilely?
Servilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUR). Broken into parts: SUR · vyle · lee.
Is servilely 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 /ˈsɜːvaɪlli/ (SUR-vyle-lee).