How to pronounce adroitly
Say it like uh-DROYT-lee. Adroitly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROYT).
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- uh
- DROYT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adroitly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DROYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of adroitly
American and British speakers say adroitly in essentially the same way: /əˈdrɔɪtli/ in the US and /əˈdrɔɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-DROYT-lee.
What does adroitly mean?
- Deftly; in an adroit manner.
- In a manner exhibiting skill at handling situations, particularly difficult situations.
Where does adroitly come from?
From adroit + -ly.
Questions about saying adroitly
How do you pronounce adroitly?
Say uh-DROYT-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈdrɔɪtli/. In British English it is /əˈdrɔɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adroitly?
Adroitly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROYT). Broken into parts: uh · DROYT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say adroitly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈdrɔɪtli/ and the British form is /əˈdrɔɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.