How to pronounce forthrightly
Say it like FOR-thryte-lee. Forthrightly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrˌθraɪtli/FOR-thryte-lee
UK British/ˈfɔːˌθraɪtli/FAW-thryte-lee
- FOR
- thryte
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forthrightly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of forthrightly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-thryte-lee.
What does forthrightly mean?
adverb
- In a forthright manner
Where does forthrightly come from?
From forthright + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying forthrightly
How do you pronounce forthrightly?
Say FOR-thryte-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌθraɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌθraɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forthrightly?
Forthrightly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · thryte · lee.
Is forthrightly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːˌθraɪtli/ (FAW-thryte-lee).