How to pronounce tenderly
Say it like TEN-der-lee. Tenderly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN).
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- TEN
- der
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tenderly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep 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 tenderly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEN-duh-lee.
What does tenderly mean?
- In a tender manner; gently; sweetly.
Where does tenderly come from?
From tender + -ly.
Questions about saying tenderly
How do you pronounce tenderly?
Say TEN-der-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛndɚli/. In British English it is /ˈtɛndəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tenderly?
Tenderly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEN). Broken into parts: TEN · der · lee.
Is tenderly 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 /ˈtɛndəli/ (TEN-duh-lee).