How to pronounce weatherly
Say it like WETH-er-lee. Weatherly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH).
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- WETH
- er
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weatherly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of weatherly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WETH-uh-lee.
What does weatherly mean?
- Able to sail close to the wind with little leeway.
Where does weatherly come from?
From weather (“direction from which the wind blows”) + -ly (“characteristic of”).
Questions about saying weatherly
How do you pronounce weatherly?
Say WETH-er-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛðɚli/. In British English it is /ˈwɛðəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weatherly?
Weatherly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WETH). Broken into parts: WETH · er · lee.
Is weatherly 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 /ˈwɛðəli/ (WETH-uh-lee).