bitterly

/ˈbɪtərli/

Syllables bit·ter·ly

Stress BIT-ter-ly

Phonics Breakdown

bit

/bɪt/

short i

ter

/tər/

schwa

ly

/li/

ee/ea

Meaning

in a bitter, angry, or resentful way; extremely

Sound Reference

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bit=/bɪt/(bit) + er=/ər/(teacher) + ly=/li/(really)

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair decision.