How to pronounce jauntily
Say it like JAHN-tih-lee. Jauntily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAHN).
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- JAHN
- tih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jauntily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep 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 jauntily
American and British speakers say jauntily in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɑntɪli/ in the US and /ˈdʒɔːntɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAWN-tih-lee.
What does jauntily mean?
- In an airy, showy, or affected manner.
- In a dapper or stylish manner.
- In an ostentatiously self-confident manner.
Where does jauntily come from?
From jaunty + -ly.
Questions about saying jauntily
How do you pronounce jauntily?
Say JAHN-tih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɑntɪli/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɔːntɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jauntily?
Jauntily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAHN). Broken into parts: JAHN · tih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say jauntily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɑntɪli/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɔːntɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.