How to pronounce versatilely
Say it like VUR-suh-tyle-lee. Versatilely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- suh
- tyle
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Versatilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of versatilely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-suh-tyle-lee.
What does versatilely mean?
- In a versatile manner.
Where does versatilely come from?
From versatile + -ly.
Questions about saying versatilely
How do you pronounce versatilely?
Say VUR-suh-tyle-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝsəˌtaɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in versatilely?
Versatilely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · suh · tyle · lee.
Is versatilely 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 /ˈvɜːsəˌtaɪlli/ (VUR-suh-tyle-lee).