How to pronounce achingly
Say it like AY-king-lee. Achingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce achingly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AY
- king
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of achingly
American and British speakers say achingly in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪkɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈeɪkɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-king-lee.
What does achingly mean?
- So as to cause aching, especially heartache.“achingly beautiful”
- In an aching manner; sorely.
Where does achingly come from?
From aching + -ly.
Questions about saying achingly
How do you pronounce achingly?
Say AY-king-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈeɪkɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achingly?
Achingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · king · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say achingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪkɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈeɪkɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.