How to pronounce knightly
Say it like NYTE-lee. Knightly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knightly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of knightly
American and British speakers say knightly in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtli/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-lee.
What does knightly mean?
- Of or pertaining to a knight or knights.
- Befitting a knight; formally courteous (as a knight); chivalrous, gallant and courtly.“knightly combat”
- In the manner of a knight; chivalrously.
Where does knightly come from?
From Middle English knyghtly, knightlich; equivalent to knight + -ly (adjectival suffix).
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Questions about saying knightly
How do you pronounce knightly?
Say NYTE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knightly?
Knightly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say knightly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as knightly?
Knightly sounds the same as nightly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.