How to pronounce evilly
Say it like EE-vuh-lee. Evilly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- vuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evilly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vuhKeep 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 evilly
American and British speakers say evilly in essentially the same way: /ˈivəli/ in the US and /ˈiːvəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-vuh-lee.
What does evilly mean?
- In an evil manner.
Where does evilly come from?
From evil + -ly, replacing earlier evil (“evilly”).
Questions about saying evilly
How do you pronounce evilly?
Say EE-vuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈivəli/. In British English it is /ˈiːvəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evilly?
Evilly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · vuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say evilly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈivəli/ and the British form is /ˈiːvəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.