How to pronounce tearily
Say it like TEER-ih-lee. Tearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEER).
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- TEER
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tearily 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tearily
American and British speakers say tearily in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪrɪli/ in the US and /ˈtɪərɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEER-ih-lee.
What does tearily mean?
- In a teary manner.
Where does tearily come from?
From teary + -ly.
Words that rhyme with tearily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tearily.
Questions about saying tearily
How do you pronounce tearily?
Say TEER-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪrɪli/. In British English it is /ˈtɪərɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tearily?
Tearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEER). Broken into parts: TEER · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tearily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪrɪli/ and the British form is /ˈtɪərɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.