How to pronounce viscerally
Say it like VIS-uh-ruh-lee. Viscerally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS).
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- VIS
- uh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viscerally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of viscerally
American and British speakers say viscerally in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪsərəli/ in the US and /ˈvɪsərəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIS-uh-ruh-lee.
What does viscerally mean?
- In a manner that affects the viscera or gut.“The soldier was wounded viscerally and was expected to die of gangrene.”
- In a visceral manner; in a way that affects one's inner core or produces overwhelming emotions.“The shock of my friend's decapitation affected me viscerally, and I became paralyzed with dread.”
Where does viscerally come from?
From visceral + -ly.
Questions about saying viscerally
How do you pronounce viscerally?
Say VIS-uh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪsərəli/. In British English it is /ˈvɪsərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viscerally?
Viscerally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIS). Broken into parts: VIS · uh · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say viscerally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪsərəli/ and the British form is /ˈvɪsərəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.