How to pronounce fixedly
Say it like FIK-sid-lee. Fixedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK).
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- FIK
- sid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fixedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sidKeep 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 fixedly
American and British speakers say fixedly in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪksɪdli/ in the US and /ˈfɪksɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIK-sid-lee.
What does fixedly mean?
- Firmly, resolutely.
- Without changing one's expression; unchangingly.
- Without shifting one's gaze; intently, steadily.
Where does fixedly come from?
From fixed (“not changing; not able to be changed, staying the same”) + -ly (suffix forming adverbs from adjectives).
Questions about saying fixedly
How do you pronounce fixedly?
Say FIK-sid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪksɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈfɪksɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fixedly?
Fixedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIK). Broken into parts: FIK · sid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fixedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪksɪdli/ and the British form is /ˈfɪksɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.