How to pronounce calmly
Say it like KAHM-lee. Calmly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce calmly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAHM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calmly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calmly
American and British speakers say calmly in essentially the same way: /ˈkɑmli/ in the US and /ˈkɑːmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAHM-lee.
What does calmly mean?
- with self-possession (especially in times of stress)“he spoke calmly to the rioting students”
- in a sedate manner
Where does calmly come from?
From calm + -ly.
Questions about saying calmly
How do you pronounce calmly?
Say KAHM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmli/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calmly?
Calmly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHM). Broken into parts: KAHM · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say calmly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɑmli/ and the British form is /ˈkɑːmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.