To pronounce "motherly", say MOTH-erly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
motherly
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MOTH-erly
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"motherly" has 2 syllables: moth-erly. It rhymes with brotherly and southerly, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Motherly" has 2 syllables: moth · erly.
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