How to pronounce fragilely
Say it like FRAJ-eyel-lee. Fragilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAJ).
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- FRAJ
- eyel
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fragilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyelKeep this part quick and light. 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 fragilely
American and British speakers say fragilely in essentially the same way: /ˈfrædʒaɪlli/ in the US and /ˈfrædʒaɪlli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAJ-eyel-lee.
What does fragilely mean?
- In a fragile way or manner.
Where does fragilely come from?
From fragile + -ly. Piecewise doublet of frailly.
Questions about saying fragilely
How do you pronounce fragilely?
Say FRAJ-eyel-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrædʒaɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈfrædʒaɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fragilely?
Fragilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAJ). Broken into parts: FRAJ · eyel · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fragilely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrædʒaɪlli/ and the British form is /ˈfrædʒaɪlli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.