How to pronounce similarly
Say it like SIM-uh-ler-lee. Similarly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM).
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- SIM
- uh
- ler
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Similarly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of similarly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIM-ih-luh-lee.
What does similarly mean?
- in like or similar manner“He was similarly affected”“some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil”
Where does similarly come from?
From similar + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying similarly
How do you pronounce similarly?
Say SIM-uh-ler-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪməlɚli/. In British English it is /ˈsɪmɪləli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in similarly?
Similarly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIM). Broken into parts: SIM · uh · ler · lee.
Is similarly 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 /ˈsɪmɪləli/ (SIM-ih-luh-lee).