How to pronounce icily
Say it like EYE-sih-lee. Icily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- sih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Icily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sihKeep 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 icily
American and British speakers say icily in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪsɪli/ in the US and /ˈaɪsɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-sih-lee.
What does icily mean?
- In the manner of ice; with a cold or chilling effect.
- In an uncaring or coolly angry manner.
Where does icily come from?
From icy + -ly.
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Questions about saying icily
How do you pronounce icily?
Say EYE-sih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsɪli/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in icily?
Icily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · sih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say icily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪsɪli/ and the British form is /ˈaɪsɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.