How to pronounce handily
Say it like HAN-duh-lee. Handily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN).
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US American/ˈhændəli/HAN-duh-lee
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- HAN
- duh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Handily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does handily mean?
adverb
- In a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently.
- Effortlessly; readily.“He won the election handily.”
Where does handily come from?
From handy + -ly. Compare Middle English hendily, hendiliche.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying handily
How do you pronounce handily?
Say HAN-duh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhændəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in handily?
Handily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAN). Broken into parts: HAN · duh · lee.