How to pronounce kiddingly
Say it like KID-ing-lee. Kiddingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID).
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- KID
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiddingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep 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 kiddingly
American and British speakers say kiddingly in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪdɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈkɪdɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KID-ing-lee.
What does kiddingly mean?
- In a kidding manner; jestingly, jokingly.
Where does kiddingly come from?
From kidding + -ly.
Questions about saying kiddingly
How do you pronounce kiddingly?
Say KID-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪdɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈkɪdɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiddingly?
Kiddingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KID). Broken into parts: KID · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say kiddingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪdɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈkɪdɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.