How to pronounce bleakly
Say it like BLEE-klee. Bleakly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEE).
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- BLEE
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bleakly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bleakly
American and British speakers say bleakly in essentially the same way: /ˈblikli/ in the US and /ˈbliːkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLEE-klee.
What does bleakly mean?
- In a bleak manner.
Where does bleakly come from?
From bleak + -ly.
Words that rhyme with bleakly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bleakly.
Questions about saying bleakly
How do you pronounce bleakly?
Say BLEE-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblikli/. In British English it is /ˈbliːkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bleakly?
Bleakly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEE). Broken into parts: BLEE · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say bleakly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblikli/ and the British form is /ˈbliːkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.