To pronounce "miserly", say MIS-erly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/
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"miserly" has 2 syllables: mis-erly.
adjective
"Miserly" has 2 syllables: mis · erly.
The IPA transcription of "miserly" is /ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/.
Miserly: Like a miser; very covetous; cautious with money
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