How to pronounce lazily
Say it like LAZ-uh-lee. Lazily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAZ).
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- LAZ
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lazily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lazily
American and British speakers say lazily in essentially the same way: /ˈlæzəli/ in the US and /ˈlæzəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAZ-uh-lee.
What does lazily mean?
- In a lazy manner.“She lazily scrubbed the pot, but without some real elbow grease it wasn't going to get clean.”
- In a slow manner.
Where does lazily come from?
From lazy + -ly.
Questions about saying lazily
How do you pronounce lazily?
Say LAZ-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæzəli/. In British English it is /ˈlæzəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lazily?
Lazily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAZ). Broken into parts: LAZ · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say lazily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæzəli/ and the British form is /ˈlæzəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.