How to pronounce chastely
Say it like CHAYST-lee. Chastely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYST).
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- CHAYST
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chastely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chastely
American and British speakers say chastely in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃeɪstli/ in the US and /ˈtʃeɪstli/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAYST-lee.
What does chastely mean?
- In a chaste manner. (either specifically virginal, or in a modest, unsexy and unrisqué manner)
Where does chastely come from?
From Middle English chasteliche, chastliche, chastely; equivalent to chaste + -ly.
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Questions about saying chastely
How do you pronounce chastely?
Say CHAYST-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃeɪstli/. In British English it is /ˈtʃeɪstli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chastely?
Chastely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAYST). Broken into parts: CHAYST · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say chastely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃeɪstli/ and the British form is /ˈtʃeɪstli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.