How to pronounce hoppily
Say it like HOP-ih-lee. Hoppily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOP).
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- HOP
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoppily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 hoppily
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOP-ih-lee.
What does hoppily mean?
- In a hoppy manner.
- Alternative form of happily, used in relation to hopping creatures like rabbits and frogs.
Where does hoppily come from?
From hoppy + -ly.
Words that rhyme with hoppily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoppily.
Questions about saying hoppily
How do you pronounce hoppily?
Say HOP-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈhɒpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoppily?
Hoppily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOP). Broken into parts: HOP · ih · lee.
Is hoppily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈhɒpɪli/ (HOP-ih-lee).