How To Pronounce Larry
Larry
In British English, Larry is pronounced /ˈlær.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlær.i]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈler.i/.
Larry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Larry has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Larry
Questions About Larry
How do you pronounce Larry in British English?
In British English, Larry is pronounced /ˈlær.i/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlær.i].
How do you pronounce Larry in American English?
In American English, Larry is pronounced /ˈler.i/.
How many syllables are in Larry?
Larry has two syllables, /lær/ + /i/.
Where is the stress in Larry?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /lær/.
Do British and American English pronounce Larry the same way?
No. British English has /ˈlær.i/ and American English has /ˈler.i/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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