How to pronounce chefly
Say it like SHEF-lee. Chefly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEF).
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- SHEF
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chefly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chefly
American and British speakers say chefly in essentially the same way: /ˈʃɛfli/ in the US and /ˈʃɛfli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHEF-lee.
What does chefly mean?
- Pertaining to, similar to, or about chefs or cooks.
Where does chefly come from?
From chef + -ly. Piecewise doublet of chiefly and headly.
Questions about saying chefly
How do you pronounce chefly?
Say SHEF-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɛfli/. In British English it is /ˈʃɛfli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chefly?
Chefly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHEF). Broken into parts: SHEF · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say chefly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃɛfli/ and the British form is /ˈʃɛfli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.