How to pronounce thirdly
Say it like THURD-lee. Thirdly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THURD).
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- THURD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thirdly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thirdly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THURD-lee.
What does thirdly mean?
- In the third place; third in a row.
Where does thirdly come from?
From third + -ly.
Words that rhyme with thirdly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thirdly.
Questions about saying thirdly
How do you pronounce thirdly?
Say THURD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɝdli/. In British English it is /ˈθɜːdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thirdly?
Thirdly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THURD). Broken into parts: THURD · lee.
Is thirdly 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 /ˈθɜːdli/ (THURD-lee).