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