How to pronounce flexibly
Say it like FLEK-suh-blee. Flexibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK).
- FLEK
- suh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flexibly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flexibly
American and British speakers say flexibly in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛksəbli/ in the US and /ˈflɛksəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEK-suh-blee.
What does flexibly mean?
- In a flexible manner.
Where does flexibly come from?
From flexible + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying flexibly
How do you pronounce flexibly?
Say FLEK-suh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛksəbli/. In British English it is /ˈflɛksəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flexibly?
Flexibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEK). Broken into parts: FLEK · suh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say flexibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛksəbli/ and the British form is /ˈflɛksəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.