How to pronounce weirdly
Say it like WEERD-lee. Weirdly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEERD).
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- WEERD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weirdly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEERDSay this part loudest and longest. 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 weirdly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WEERD-lee.
What does weirdly mean?
- In a weird manner.“The teacher suspected he was on drugs because he was behaving weirdly.”
- Contrary to expectations.“Weirdly, Alice showed up 10 minutes early. She was usually late for everything.”
Where does weirdly come from?
From weird + -ly.
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Questions about saying weirdly
How do you pronounce weirdly?
Say WEERD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪrdli/. In British English it is /ˈwɪədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weirdly?
Weirdly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEERD). Broken into parts: WEERD · lee.
Is weirdly 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 /ˈwɪədli/ (WEERD-lee).