How to pronounce warmly
Say it like WORM-lee. Warmly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WORM).
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- WORM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warmly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of warmly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAWM-lee.
What does warmly mean?
- In a manner that maintains warm temperature.“Be sure to dress warmly today!”
- In a warm, friendly manner.
- With emotion, especially some anger; somewhat hotly.
Where does warmly come from?
From warm + -ly.
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Questions about saying warmly
How do you pronounce warmly?
Say WORM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrmli/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warmly?
Warmly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WORM). Broken into parts: WORM · lee.
Is warmly 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 /ˈwɔːmli/ (WAWM-lee).