How to pronounce westerlies
Say it like WES-ter-leez. Westerlies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES).
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- WES
- ter
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Westerlies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of westerlies
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WES-tuh-leez.
What does westerlies mean?
- plural of westerly How to pronounce westerly
Questions about saying westerlies
How do you pronounce westerlies?
Say WES-ter-leez. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛstɚliz/. In British English it is /ˈwɛstəliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in westerlies?
Westerlies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WES). Broken into parts: WES · ter · leez.
Is westerlies 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 /ˈwɛstəliz/ (WES-tuh-leez).