English pronunciation · Words Starting with U
Utterly Pronunciation
Utterly is pronounced UH-ter-lee, IPA /ˈətɝli/.
UH-ter-lee
US /ˈətɝli/ · UK /ˈʌtəli/
Syllables: UH · ter · lee (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adverb: Completely and without qualification.
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Utterly in a Sentence
- The plan was utterly pointless.
- She is utterly reliable.
- I am utterly lost in this part of town.
Common Mispronunciations of Utterly
Not uh-TUR-lee
Utterly and attorney are easy to confuse at speed, and the difference is where the push goes. This one keeps it on the opening.
Not OO-ter-lee
Three beats open on the uh of cup. An oo there gives outer with an ending attached, which is a different word.
Tip: Utterly belongs with completely and absolutely, and it most often sits straight in front of the word it strengthens.
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