How to pronounce hostilely
Say it like HOS-tyle-lee. Hostilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS).
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- HOS
- tyle
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hostilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tyleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hostilely
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOS-tyle-lee.
What does hostilely mean?
- In a hostile manner.
Where does hostilely come from?
From hostile + -ly.
Questions about saying hostilely
How do you pronounce hostilely?
Say HOS-tyle-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑstaɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈhɒstaɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hostilely?
Hostilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOS). Broken into parts: HOS · tyle · lee.
Is hostilely 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 /ˈhɒstaɪlli/ (HOS-tyle-lee).