How to Pronounce Heavenly

To pronounce "heavenly", say HEAV-enly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɛvənli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɛvənli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heavenly”

"heavenly" has 2 syllables: heav-enly.

What does heavenly mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to the sky or outer space, regarded as the realm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.
  2. Of or pertaining to the highest degree of glory.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the heaven believed in by many religions.
  2. Of or pertaining to the kingdom of God; divine.

adverb

  1. In a manner like that of heaven; by the influence or agency of heaven; divinely, miraculously.
  2. To a degree such as to elicit great pleasure.

Synonyms

celestheavenlydivinespiritualcelestialparadisaicparadisaicalparadisalparadisic

Related words

celestialsupernalparadisaicalparadisaicparadisalparadisiacalparadisiacdivine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heavenly"?▾

"Heavenly" has 2 syllables: heav · enly.

What is the IPA transcription of "heavenly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heavenly" is /ˈhɛvənli/.

What does "heavenly" mean?▾

Heavenly: Relating to the sky or outer space, regarded as the realm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

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