How to pronounce agilely
Say it like AJ-eyel-lee. Agilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ).
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- AJ
- eyel
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agilely
American and British speakers say agilely in essentially the same way: /ˈædʒaɪlli/ in the US and /ˈædʒaɪlli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AJ-eyel-lee.
What does agilely mean?
- In an agile manner; with agility.
Where does agilely come from?
From agile + -ly.
Questions about saying agilely
How do you pronounce agilely?
Say AJ-eyel-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈædʒaɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈædʒaɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agilely?
Agilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AJ). Broken into parts: AJ · eyel · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say agilely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædʒaɪlli/ and the British form is /ˈædʒaɪlli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.