How to pronounce stubbornly
Say it like STUHB-ern-lee. Stubbornly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHB).
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- STUHB
- ern
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stubbornly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ernKeep 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 stubbornly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUHB-un-lee.
What does stubbornly mean?
- In a stubborn manner.“He stubbornly refused to quit trying, even after failing 20 times.”
Where does stubbornly come from?
From stubborn + -ly.
Questions about saying stubbornly
How do you pronounce stubbornly?
Say STUHB-ern-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌbɚnli/. In British English it is /ˈstʌbənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stubbornly?
Stubbornly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHB). Broken into parts: STUHB · ern · lee.
Is stubbornly 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 /ˈstʌbənli/ (STUHB-un-lee).