How to pronounce illicitly
Say it like IL-ih-sit-lee. Illicitly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL).
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- IL
- ih
- sit
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illicitly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sitKeep 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 illicitly
American and British speakers say illicitly in essentially the same way: /ˈɪlɪsɪtli/ in the US and /ˈɪlɪsɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: IL-ih-sit-lee.
What does illicitly mean?
- In an illicit manner; illegally, immorally, or inappropriately.
Where does illicitly come from?
From illicit + -ly.
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Questions about saying illicitly
How do you pronounce illicitly?
Say IL-ih-sit-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪlɪsɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈɪlɪsɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illicitly?
Illicitly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IL). Broken into parts: IL · ih · sit · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say illicitly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪlɪsɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈɪlɪsɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.