To pronounce "sorely", say SOR-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɔːli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɔːli/
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"sorely" has 2 syllables: sor-ely. It rhymes with warly and morley, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: sorlie — easy to mix up when writing.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sorely" has 2 syllables: sor · ely.
The IPA transcription of "sorely" is /ˈsɔːli/.
Sorely: In a sore or desperate manner.
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