How to pronounce singularly
Say it like SING-ghyuh-ler-lee. Singularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- ghyuh
- ler
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singularly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ghyuhKeep 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 singularly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SING-ghyuu-luh-lee.
What does singularly mean?
- Strangely; oddly.“He behaved most singularly when we met him last night.”
- Extremely; remarkably.
- In the singular number; in terms of a single thing.
Where does singularly come from?
From Middle English singulerly; equivalent to singular + -ly.
Questions about saying singularly
How do you pronounce singularly?
Say SING-ghyuh-ler-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚli/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɡjʊləli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singularly?
Singularly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · ghyuh · ler · lee.
Is singularly 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 /ˈsɪŋɡjʊləli/ (SING-ghyuu-luh-lee).