How to pronounce aptly
Say it like APT-lee. Aptly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (APT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce aptly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- APT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aptly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aptly
American and British speakers say aptly in essentially the same way: /ˈæptli/ in the US and /ˈæptli/ in the UK.
British respelling: APT-lee.
What does aptly mean?
- In an apt or suitable manner; fittingly; appropriately; suitably“an aptly named hotel”
Where does aptly come from?
From apt + -ly.
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Questions about saying aptly
How do you pronounce aptly?
Say APT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæptli/. In British English it is /ˈæptli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aptly?
Aptly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (APT). Broken into parts: APT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say aptly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæptli/ and the British form is /ˈæptli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.