How to pronounce flatly
Say it like FLAT-lee. Flatly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce flatly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FLAT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flatly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flatly
American and British speakers say flatly in essentially the same way: /ˈflætli/ in the US and /ˈflætli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLAT-lee.
What does flatly mean?
- In a physically flat or level manner.
- In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.“It was an accusation that he flatly denied.”
- In a manner that shows no emotion.“He replied flatly to the policeman's questions.”
Where does flatly come from?
From flat + -ly.
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Questions about saying flatly
How do you pronounce flatly?
Say FLAT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflætli/. In British English it is /ˈflætli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flatly?
Flatly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLAT). Broken into parts: FLAT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say flatly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflætli/ and the British form is /ˈflætli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.