How to pronounce haltingly
Say it like HAWL-ting-lee. Haltingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL).
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- HAWL
- ting
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haltingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep 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 haltingly
American and British speakers say haltingly in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔltɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈhɔːltɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAWL-ting-lee.
What does haltingly mean?
- In a halting or limping manner; full of pauses or hesitation.“He spoke haltingly of his battle with cancer and its affect on his family.”
Where does haltingly come from?
From halting + -ly.
Questions about saying haltingly
How do you pronounce haltingly?
Say HAWL-ting-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔltɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːltɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haltingly?
Haltingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAWL). Broken into parts: HAWL · ting · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say haltingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔltɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈhɔːltɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.