How to pronounce tearfully
Say it like TEER-fuh-lee. Tearfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEER).
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- TEER
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tearfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep 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 tearfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEER-fuh-lee.
What does tearfully mean?
- In a tearful manner.
Where does tearfully come from?
From tearful + -ly.
Words that rhyme with tearfully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tearfully.
Questions about saying tearfully
How do you pronounce tearfully?
Say TEER-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪrfəli/. In British English it is /ˈtɪəfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tearfully?
Tearfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEER). Broken into parts: TEER · fuh · lee.
Is tearfully 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 /ˈtɪəfəli/ (TEER-fuh-lee).