How to pronounce haughtily
Say it like HAW-tih-lee. Haughtily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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- HAW
- tih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haughtily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tihKeep 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 haughtily
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HAW-tih-lee.
What does haughtily mean?
- In a haughty manner; with excessive or unwarranted pride.“He haughtily demanded the best table, even though people looked and wondered who he was.”
Where does haughtily come from?
From haughty + -ly.
Questions about saying haughtily
How do you pronounce haughtily?
Say HAW-tih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔtɪli/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːtɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haughtily?
Haughtily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · tih · lee.
Is haughtily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈhɔːtɪli/ (HAW-tih-lee).