How to pronounce bridely
Say it like BRYDE-lee. Bridely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRYDE).
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- BRYDE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bridely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYDESay 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 bridely
American and British speakers say bridely in essentially the same way: /ˈbraɪdli/ in the US and /ˈbraɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRYDE-lee.
What does bridely mean?
- Of or pertaining to a bride; nuptial.
Where does bridely come from?
From Middle English *bridely, from Old English brȳdlīċ, brȳdelīċ (“bridal”), from Proto-West Germanic *brūdilīk, equivalent to bride + -ly.
Words that rhyme with bridely
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Questions about saying bridely
How do you pronounce bridely?
Say BRYDE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈbraɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bridely?
Bridely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRYDE). Broken into parts: BRYDE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bridely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraɪdli/ and the British form is /ˈbraɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.