How to pronounce broadly
Say it like BRAWD-lee. Broadly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD).
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- BRAWD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of broadly
American and British speakers say broadly in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔdli/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAWD-lee.
What does broadly mean?
- without regard to specific details or exceptions“he interprets the law broadly”
- in a wide fashion“he smiled broadly”
Where does broadly come from?
From broad + -ly.
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Questions about saying broadly
How do you pronounce broadly?
Say BRAWD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdli/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadly?
Broadly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAWD). Broken into parts: BRAWD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say broadly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔdli/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.