How to pronounce deeply
Say it like DEE-plee. Deeply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
- DEE
- plee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deeply pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay 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 deeply
American and British speakers say deeply in essentially the same way: /ˈdipli/ in the US and /ˈdiːpli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-plee.
What does deeply mean?
- To a deep extent or degree; very greatly.“I am deeply concerned about this matter.”
- So as to extend far down or far into something.“The surface of the planet was deeply cratered.”
- At depth.“In this part of the river salmon swim deeply.”
Where does deeply come from?
From Middle English deply, depely, from Old English dēoplīċe (“deeply”, adverb), from dēoplīc (“deep”), equivalent to deep + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with deeply
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Questions about saying deeply
How do you pronounce deeply?
Say DEE-plee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdipli/. In British English it is /ˈdiːpli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deeply?
Deeply has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · plee.
Do Americans and Brits say deeply the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdipli/ and the British form is /ˈdiːpli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.