How to pronounce verbally
Say it like ver-BAL-ee. Verbally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL).
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- ver
- BAL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Verbally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- BALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of verbally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: vuh-BAL-ee.
What does verbally mean?
- In a verbal manner; with words; by speaking.“Dumbstruck with joy, she was unable to express herself verbally, but the gratitude in her face was evident to all.”
Where does verbally come from?
From verbal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with verbally
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Questions about saying verbally
How do you pronounce verbally?
Say ver-BAL-ee. The American pronunciation is /vɚˈbæli/. In British English it is /vəˈbæli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in verbally?
Verbally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAL). Broken into parts: ver · BAL · ee.
Is verbally 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 /vəˈbæli/ (vuh-BAL-ee).