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