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