How to pronounce hotly
Say it like HOT-lee. Hotly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT).
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- HOT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hotly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hotly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOT-lee.
What does hotly mean?
- With great amounts of heat.
- In a heated manner; intensely or vehemently.
Where does hotly come from?
From Middle English *hotly, *hatliche, from Old English hātlīċe (“ardently, fervently”); equivalent to hot + -ly.
Words that rhyme with hotly
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Questions about saying hotly
How do you pronounce hotly?
Say HOT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑtli/. In British English it is /ˈhɒtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hotly?
Hotly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOT). Broken into parts: HOT · lee.
Is hotly 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 /ˈhɒtli/ (HOT-lee).