How to pronounce guiltily
Say it like GHIL-til-ee. Guiltily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- til
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guiltily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of guiltily
American and British speakers say guiltily in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪlˌtɪli/ in the US and /ˈɡɪlˌtɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIL-til-ee.
What does guiltily mean?
- In a guilty manner; as if guilty.
Where does guiltily come from?
From guilty + -ly.
Questions about saying guiltily
How do you pronounce guiltily?
Say GHIL-til-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪlˌtɪli/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪlˌtɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guiltily?
Guiltily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · til · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say guiltily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪlˌtɪli/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪlˌtɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.