How to pronounce waterily
Say it like WAW-tuh-rih-lee. Waterily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- tuh
- rih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of waterily
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-rih-lee.
What does waterily mean?
- In a watery manner.
Where does waterily come from?
From watery + -ly.
Questions about saying waterily
How do you pronounce waterily?
Say WAW-tuh-rih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtərɪli/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtərɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterily?
Waterily has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · tuh · rih · lee.
Is waterily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɔːtərɪli/ (WAW-tuh-rih-lee).