How to Pronounce Sincerely

To pronounce "sincerely", say sinc-ER-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /sɪnˈsɪɹɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/sɪnˈsɪɹɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sɪnsˈiəli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “sincerely”

Break "sincerely" into 3 beats and lean on "ER" — that's the stressed one.

What does sincerely mean?

adverb

  1. In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.

    “I sincerely hope they make it home safely.”

  2. A conventional formula for ending a letter, used when the salutation addresses the person for whom the letter is intended by his or her name.

Synonyms

best regardsregardssincerely yoursyours sincerelyyours trulyearnestlygenuinelyhonestly

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "sincerely"?▾

To pronounce "sincerely", say sinc-ER-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /sɪnˈsɪɹɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "sincerely"?▾

"Sincerely" has 3 syllables: sinc · er · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "sincerely"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sincerely" is /sɪnˈsɪɹɫi/.

What does "sincerely" mean?▾

Sincerely: In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.

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