How to pronounce greatly
Say it like GRAYT-lee. Greatly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYT).
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- GRAYT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greatly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of greatly
American and British speakers say greatly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪtli/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAYT-lee.
What does greatly mean?
- to an extraordinary extent or degree“he improved greatly”
Where does greatly come from?
Inherited from Middle English gretly.
Words that rhyme with greatly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greatly.
Questions about saying greatly
How do you pronounce greatly?
Say GRAYT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greatly?
Greatly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYT). Broken into parts: GRAYT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say greatly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.