How to pronounce wearily
Say it like WEER-ih-lee. Wearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEER).
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- WEER
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wearily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep 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 wearily
American and British speakers say wearily in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪrɪli/ in the US and /ˈwɪərɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEER-ih-lee.
What does wearily mean?
- In a weary manner; feeling weary.
- In a weary manner; causing weariness.
Where does wearily come from?
From Middle English werily, werelye, equivalent to weary + -ly.
Words that rhyme with wearily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wearily.
Questions about saying wearily
How do you pronounce wearily?
Say WEER-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪrɪli/. In British English it is /ˈwɪərɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wearily?
Wearily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEER). Broken into parts: WEER · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wearily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪrɪli/ and the British form is /ˈwɪərɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.