How to pronounce upwardly
Say it like UHP-werd-lee. Upwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP).
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- UHP
- werd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Upwardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- werdKeep 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 upwardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHP-wud-lee.
What does upwardly mean?
- In an upward manner.
- Towards a higher level, position or status.
Where does upwardly come from?
From upward + -ly.
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Questions about saying upwardly
How do you pronounce upwardly?
Say UHP-werd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌpwɚdli/. In British English it is /ˈʌpwədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in upwardly?
Upwardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHP). Broken into parts: UHP · werd · lee.
Is upwardly 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 /ˈʌpwədli/ (UHP-wud-lee).