How to pronounce shrilly
Say it like SHRIL-ee. Shrilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIL).
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- SHRIL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrilly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shrilly
American and British speakers say shrilly in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrɪli/ in the US and /ˈʃrɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHRIL-ee.
What does shrilly mean?
- In a shrill manner.
- Somewhat shrill.
Where does shrilly come from?
From shrill + -ly.
Words that rhyme with shrilly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shrilly.
Questions about saying shrilly
How do you pronounce shrilly?
Say SHRIL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrɪli/. In British English it is /ˈʃrɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrilly?
Shrilly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHRIL). Broken into parts: SHRIL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say shrilly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrɪli/ and the British form is /ˈʃrɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.