How to pronounce archly
Say it like ARCH-lee. Archly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH).
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US American/ˈɑrtʃli/ARCH-lee
UK British/ˈɑːtʃli/AHCH-lee
- ARCH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Archly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of archly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHCH-lee.
What does archly mean?
adverb
- In an arch manner; slyly.
- In the form of an arch.
Where does archly come from?
From arch + -ly.
Questions about saying archly
How do you pronounce archly?
Say ARCH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrtʃli/. In British English it is /ˈɑːtʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in archly?
Archly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARCH). Broken into parts: ARCH · lee.
Is archly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːtʃli/ (AHCH-lee).