How to pronounce soldierly
Say it like SOHL-jer-lee. Soldierly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL).
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- SOHL
- jer
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soldierly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jerKeep 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 soldierly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHL-juh-lee.
What does soldierly mean?
- Appropriate to, or in the way of, a soldier.“His soldierly demeanour stood him good stead in civilian life when vicissitudes would assail him.”
- In the manner of a soldier.
Where does soldierly come from?
From soldier + -ly. Compare soldierlike.
Questions about saying soldierly
How do you pronounce soldierly?
Say SOHL-jer-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊldʒərli/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊldʒəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soldierly?
Soldierly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL). Broken into parts: SOHL · jer · lee.
Is soldierly 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 /ˈsəʊldʒəli/ (SOHL-juh-lee).