How to pronounce gladly
Say it like GLAD-lee. Gladly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
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- GLAD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gladly
American and British speakers say gladly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlædli/ in the US and /ˈɡlædli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAD-lee.
What does gladly mean?
- in a willing manner“this was gladly agreed to”“I would fain do it”
Where does gladly come from?
Inherited from Middle English gladly (“joyousuly, voluntarily, easily”), from Old English glædlīċe (“gladly, pleasantly, kindly”), from glæd (“glad, bright”) + -līċe.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gladly
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Questions about saying gladly
How do you pronounce gladly?
Say GLAD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlædli/. In British English it is /ˈɡlædli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gladly?
Gladly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say gladly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlædli/ and the British form is /ˈɡlædli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.