How to pronounce godlily
Say it like GOD-lih-lee. Godlily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD).
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- GOD
- lih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Godlily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep 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 godlily
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOD-lih-lee.
What does godlily mean?
- In a godly fashion; righteously.
Where does godlily come from?
From godly + -ly.
Questions about saying godlily
How do you pronounce godlily?
Say GOD-lih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑdlɪli/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒdlɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in godlily?
Godlily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOD). Broken into parts: GOD · lih · lee.
Is godlily 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 /ˈɡɒdlɪli/ (GOD-lih-lee).