How to pronounce wizardly
Say it like WIZ-erd-lee. Wizardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wizardly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WIZ
- erd
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wizardly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erdKeep 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 wizardly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIZ-ud-lee.
What does wizardly mean?
- Like, or suiting a wizard.
Where does wizardly come from?
From wizard + -ly.
Questions about saying wizardly
How do you pronounce wizardly?
Say WIZ-erd-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪzɚdli/. In British English it is /ˈwɪzədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wizardly?
Wizardly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIZ). Broken into parts: WIZ · erd · lee.
Is wizardly 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 /ˈwɪzədli/ (WIZ-ud-lee).