How To Pronounce Strongly
strongly
In British English, strongly is pronounced /ˈstrɒŋ.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈstr̥ʷɒ̃ŋ.li]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈstrɔːŋ.li/.
Strongly 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
Strongly 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.
Questions About Strongly
How do you pronounce strongly in British English?
In British English, strongly is pronounced /ˈstrɒŋ.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈstr̥ʷɒ̃ŋ.li].
How do you pronounce strongly in American English?
In American English, strongly is pronounced /ˈstrɔːŋ.li/.
How many syllables are in strongly?
Strongly has two syllables, /strɒŋ/ + /li/.
Where is the stress in strongly?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /strɒŋ/.
Do British and American English pronounce strongly the same way?
No. British English has /ˈstrɒŋ.li/ and American English has /ˈstrɔːŋ.li/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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