How to pronounce gradely
Say it like GRAYD-lih. Gradely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYD).
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- GRAYD
- lih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gradely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gradely
American and British speakers say gradely in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪdlɪ/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪdlɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAYD-lih.
What does gradely mean?
- decent, well-meaning, respectable
- excellent
- handsome, fair
- properly, really
Where does gradely come from?
From earlier graithly, from Middle English graythely, greiþli, greiðlic, from Old Norse greiðligr, equivalent to graith + -ly.
Questions about saying gradely
How do you pronounce gradely?
Say GRAYD-lih. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪdlɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪdlɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gradely?
Gradely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYD). Broken into parts: GRAYD · lih.
Do Americans and Brits say gradely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪdlɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪdlɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.