How to pronounce strangely
Say it like STRAYNJ-lee. Strangely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYNJ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce strangely. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STRAYNJ
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strangely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of strangely
American and British speakers say strangely in essentially the same way: /ˈstreɪndʒli/ in the US and /ˈstreɪndʒli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAYNJ-lee.
What does strangely mean?
- in a strange manner“a queerly inscribed sheet of paper”
Where does strangely come from?
From Middle English straungely (“strangely, aloofly, intricately”); equivalent to strange + -ly.
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Questions about saying strangely
How do you pronounce strangely?
Say STRAYNJ-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪndʒli/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪndʒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strangely?
Strangely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYNJ). Broken into parts: STRAYNJ · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say strangely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstreɪndʒli/ and the British form is /ˈstreɪndʒli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.