How to pronounce baldly
Say it like BAWLD-lee. Baldly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWLD).
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- BAWLD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baldly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of baldly
American and British speakers say baldly in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔldli/ in the US and /ˈbɔːldli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAWLD-lee.
What does baldly mean?
- In a bald (blunt, matter-of-fact, unembellished, or lacking supporting details) manner.
Where does baldly come from?
From bald + -ly.
Questions about saying baldly
How do you pronounce baldly?
Say BAWLD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔldli/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːldli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baldly?
Baldly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWLD). Broken into parts: BAWLD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say baldly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔldli/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːldli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.