How to pronounce towardly
Say it like TORD-lee. Towardly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TORD).
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US American/ˈtɔrdli/TORD-lee
UK British/ˈtəʊwədli/TOH-wud-lee
- TORD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Towardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of towardly
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TOH-wud-lee.
What does towardly mean?
adjective
- Promising, propitious.
Where does towardly come from?
From Middle English towardly; equivalent to toward + -ly.
Questions about saying towardly
How do you pronounce towardly?
Say TORD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɔrdli/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊwədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in towardly?
Towardly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TORD). Broken into parts: TORD · lee.
Is towardly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈtəʊwədli/ (TOH-wud-lee).