How to pronounce blackly
Say it like BLAK-lee. Blackly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blackly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLAK
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay 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 blackly
American and British speakers say blackly in essentially the same way: /ˈblækli/ in the US and /ˈblækli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-lee.
What does blackly mean?
- With a black appearance.
- Darkly or gloomily.
- Wickedly.
Where does blackly come from?
From black + -ly.
Questions about saying blackly
How do you pronounce blackly?
Say BLAK-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækli/. In British English it is /ˈblækli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackly?
Blackly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say blackly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblækli/ and the British form is /ˈblækli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.