How to pronounce fittingly
Say it like FIT-ing-lee. Fittingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪtɪŋli/FIT-ing-lee
UK British/ˈfɪtɪŋli/FIT-ing-lee
- FIT
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fittingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fittingly
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIT-ing-lee.
What does fittingly mean?
adverb
- In a fitting manner.
Where does fittingly come from?
From fitting + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- appropriately
- suitably
- befittingly
- fitly
- properly
- duly
Words that rhyme with fittingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fittingly.
Questions about saying fittingly
How do you pronounce fittingly?
Say FIT-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪtɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈfɪtɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fittingly?
Fittingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT). Broken into parts: FIT · ing · lee.
Is fittingly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfɪtɪŋli/ (FIT-ing-lee).