How to pronounce trustworthily
Say it like TRUHS-twur-thih-lee. Trustworthily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS).
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- TRUHS
- twur
- thih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trustworthily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- twurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- thihKeep 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 trustworthily
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRUHS-twur-thih-lee.
What does trustworthily mean?
- In a trustworthy manner.
Where does trustworthily come from?
From trustworthy + -ly.
Questions about saying trustworthily
How do you pronounce trustworthily?
Say TRUHS-twur-thih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌstwɝðɪli/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌstwɜːðɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trustworthily?
Trustworthily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHS). Broken into parts: TRUHS · twur · thih · lee.
Is trustworthily 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 /ˈtrʌstwɜːðɪli/ (TRUHS-twur-thih-lee).