How to pronounce blankly
Say it like BLANG-klee. Blankly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLANG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce blankly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BLANG
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blankly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blankly
American and British speakers say blankly in essentially the same way: /ˈblæŋkli/ in the US and /ˈblæŋkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLANG-klee.
What does blankly mean?
- in a blank manner, especially showing no emotion or expression.
Where does blankly come from?
From blank + -ly.
Words that rhyme with blankly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blankly.
Questions about saying blankly
How do you pronounce blankly?
Say BLANG-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblæŋkli/. In British English it is /ˈblæŋkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blankly?
Blankly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLANG). Broken into parts: BLANG · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say blankly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblæŋkli/ and the British form is /ˈblæŋkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.