How to pronounce cheaply
Say it like CHEE-plee. Cheaply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
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- CHEE
- plee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheaply pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cheaply
American and British speakers say cheaply in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃipli/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːpli/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEE-plee.
What does cheaply mean?
- In a cheap manner; without expending much money.
- For a low score.
Where does cheaply come from?
From cheap + -ly.
Words that rhyme with cheaply
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheaply.
Questions about saying cheaply
How do you pronounce cheaply?
Say CHEE-plee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃipli/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːpli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheaply?
Cheaply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · plee.
Do Americans and Brits say cheaply the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃipli/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːpli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.