How to Pronounce Painterly

To pronounce "painterly", say PAINT-erly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

PAINT-erly

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💡 Tip for remembering “painterly”

"painterly" has 2 syllables: paint-erly.

What does painterly mean?

adjective

  1. Characteristic of a painter or paintings.
  2. (of a painting) Having clear brush-strokes.

Antonyms

linearplastic

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "painterly"?▾

"Painterly" has 2 syllables: paint · erly.

What does "painterly" mean?▾

Painterly: Characteristic of a painter or paintings.

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