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