How to pronounce coldly
Say it like KOHLD-lee. Coldly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHLD).
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- KOHLD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coldly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coldly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHLD-lee.
What does coldly mean?
- In a cold or uncaring manner; indifferently.
Where does coldly come from?
From Middle English coldliche, caldeliche, perhaps borrowed from Old Norse kaldliga (“coldly”); equivalent to cold + -ly.
Words that rhyme with coldly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coldly.
Questions about saying coldly
How do you pronounce coldly?
Say KOHLD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊldli/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊldli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coldly?
Coldly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHLD). Broken into parts: KOHLD · lee.
Is coldly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊldli/ (KOHLD-lee).