How to pronounce floppily
Say it like FLOP-ih-lee. Floppily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOP).
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- FLOP
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floppily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 floppily
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOP-ih-lee.
What does floppily mean?
- In a floppy manner.
Where does floppily come from?
From floppy + -ly.
Words that rhyme with floppily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of floppily.
Questions about saying floppily
How do you pronounce floppily?
Say FLOP-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈflɒpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floppily?
Floppily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOP). Broken into parts: FLOP · ih · lee.
Is floppily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈflɒpɪli/ (FLOP-ih-lee).