How to pronounce fondly
Say it like FOND-lee. Fondly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOND).
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- FOND
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fondly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fondly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOND-lee.
What does fondly mean?
- In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.“He looked fondly at the pictures of his high-school friends.”
- Foolishly.
Where does fondly come from?
From Middle English fondly, fondely, fonnedli, equivalent to fond + -ly.
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Questions about saying fondly
How do you pronounce fondly?
Say FOND-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑndli/. In British English it is /ˈfɒndli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fondly?
Fondly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOND). Broken into parts: FOND · lee.
Is fondly 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 /ˈfɒndli/ (FOND-lee).