How to pronounce utterly
Say it like UHT-er-lee. Utterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT).
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- UHT
- er
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Utterly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep 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 utterly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UHT-uh-lee.
What does utterly mean?
- completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers“an absolutely magnificent painting”“a perfectly idiotic idea”
Where does utterly come from?
From utter + -ly.
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Questions about saying utterly
How do you pronounce utterly?
Say UHT-er-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌtɚli/. In British English it is /ˈʌtəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in utterly?
Utterly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHT). Broken into parts: UHT · er · lee.
Is utterly 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 /ˈʌtəli/ (UHT-uh-lee).