How to pronounce yearningly
Say it like YUR-ning-lee. Yearningly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUR).
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- YUR
- ning
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yearningly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. 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 yearningly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YUR-ning-lee.
What does yearningly mean?
- With yearning; with desire; longingly.
Where does yearningly come from?
From yearning + -ly.
Questions about saying yearningly
How do you pronounce yearningly?
Say YUR-ning-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɝnɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈjɜːnɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yearningly?
Yearningly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YUR). Broken into parts: YUR · ning · lee.
Is yearningly 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 /ˈjɜːnɪŋli/ (YUR-ning-lee).