How to pronounce urchinly
Say it like UR-chin-lee. Urchinly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- chin
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urchinly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chinKeep 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 urchinly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-chin-lee.
What does urchinly mean?
- Of the nature of, resembling, or befitting an urchin.
Where does urchinly come from?
From urchin + -ly.
Questions about saying urchinly
How do you pronounce urchinly?
Say UR-chin-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝtʃɪnli/. In British English it is /ˈɜːtʃɪnli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urchinly?
Urchinly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · chin · lee.
Is urchinly 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 /ˈɜːtʃɪnli/ (UR-chin-lee).