How to pronounce blithely
Say it like BLYTH-lee. Blithely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYTH).
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- BLYTH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blithely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blithely
American and British speakers say blithely in essentially the same way: /ˈblaɪðli/ in the US and /ˈblaɪðli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLYTH-lee.
What does blithely mean?
- Without care, concern, or consideration.“As the bombs fell on the city, the woman blithely continued with her chores.”
- In a joyful, carefree manner.
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Questions about saying blithely
How do you pronounce blithely?
Say BLYTH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaɪðli/. In British English it is /ˈblaɪðli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blithely?
Blithely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYTH). Broken into parts: BLYTH · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say blithely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblaɪðli/ and the British form is /ˈblaɪðli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.