How to pronounce kingly
Say it like KING-lee. Kingly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kingly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KING
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KINGSay this part loudest and longest. 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 kingly
American and British speakers say kingly in essentially the same way: /ˈkɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈkɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KING-lee.
What does kingly mean?
- Of or belonging to a king or kings; exercised by a king.
- Characteristic of kings, majestic, regal; as befits a king, in the manner of a king.
- In a royal manner.
Where does kingly come from?
From Middle English kyngly, from Old English *cyninglīċ (“kingly, royal”), equivalent to king + -ly.
Questions about saying kingly
How do you pronounce kingly?
Say KING-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈkɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kingly?
Kingly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KING). Broken into parts: KING · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say kingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈkɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.