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