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Mbm2000 Posted 16 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

Pronunciation dearly

Hey all,
Is it deary (y souds I as in ruby) or dearly? I wonder whether 'L' is pronunced or not.
please help.
thanks.
  

Top answer

The L is pronounced in the UK, and I believe that most natives to the States would also pronounce it.

— Dave Phillips

  • The L is pronounced in the UK, and I believe that most natives to the States would also pronounce it.
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The L is pronounced in the UK, and I believe that most natives to the States would also pronounce it.
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The "L" would be pronounced in the USA, but I can not think of a time anyone would actually use that word in spoken or written American English.

Rob Hewson
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It isn't used in everyday speak but it is used in the UK. I love her dearly.
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robsterhewsThe "L" would be pronounced in the USA, but I can not think of a time anyone would actually use that word in spoken or written American English.Rob Hewson
Have up ever been to a wedding and heard these first words spoken by the minister?

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here....
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Yes, I have heard it then, but I can not think of any other time.

Robert
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robsterhewsYes, I have heard it then, but I can not think of any other time.Robert
Hi Robert:

How about this one?

Their mistakes cost them dearly.
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AlpheccaStars
robsterhewsYes, I have heard it then, but I can not think of any other time.Robert
Hi Robert:How about this one?Their mistakes cost them dearly.

That's the one I thought of. I'm not into weddings but you're right.
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