How to Pronounce "eerily"
word
ˈɪɹəɫi
EER-uh-lee
ˈiəɹɪli
EE-uh-ree-lee
Definition
In a way that is strange and makes you feel nervous or afraid, often because something seems unnatural or mysterious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪɹəɫi
British English
ˈiəɹɪli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EER-uh-lee
UK
EE-uh-ree-lee
Listen in Context
The house was eerily quiet last night.
The streets were eerily empty after the storm.
The lights flickered eerily in the hallway.
He smiled eerily, making everyone feel uneasy.