How to pronounce straightforwardly
Say it like strayt-FOR-werd-lee. Straightforwardly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- strayt
- FOR
- werd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straightforwardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- straytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- werdKeep 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 straightforwardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: strayt-FAW-wud-lee.
What does straightforwardly mean?
- In a straightforward manner.
Where does straightforwardly come from?
From straightforward + -ly.
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Questions about saying straightforwardly
How do you pronounce straightforwardly?
Say strayt-FOR-werd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwɚdli/. In British English it is /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straightforwardly?
Straightforwardly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: strayt · FOR · werd · lee.
Is straightforwardly 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 /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwədli/ (strayt-FAW-wud-lee).