How to pronounce wholesalely
Say it like HOHL-sayl-lee. Wholesalely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL).
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- HOHL
- sayl
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wholesalely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- saylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wholesalely
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHL-sayl-lee.
What does wholesalely mean?
- In a wholesale or indiscriminate manner.
Where does wholesalely come from?
From wholesale + -ly.
Questions about saying wholesalely
How do you pronounce wholesalely?
Say HOHL-sayl-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊlseɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊlseɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wholesalely?
Wholesalely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHL). Broken into parts: HOHL · sayl · lee.
Is wholesalely pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊlseɪlli/ (HOHL-sayl-lee).