How to pronounce docilely
Say it like DOS-ul-lee. Docilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOS).
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- DOS
- ul
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Docilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of docilely
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOS-ul-lee.
What does docilely mean?
- Submissively or obediently.
Where does docilely come from?
From docile + -ly.
Questions about saying docilely
How do you pronounce docilely?
Say DOS-ul-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑsəlli/. In British English it is /ˈdɒsəlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in docilely?
Docilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOS). Broken into parts: DOS · ul · lee.
Is docilely pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒsəlli/ (DOS-ul-lee).