How to pronounce loudly
Say it like LOWD-lee. Loudly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOWD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce loudly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOWD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loudly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of loudly
American and British speakers say loudly in essentially the same way: /ˈlaʊdli/ in the US and /ˈlaʊdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOWD-lee.
What does loudly mean?
- with relatively high volume“the band played loudly”“she spoke loudly and angrily”
- in manner that attracts attention“obstreperously, he demanded to get service”
- used as a direction in music; to be played relatively loudly
Where does loudly come from?
From Middle English loudly, equivalent to loud + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with loudly
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Questions about saying loudly
How do you pronounce loudly?
Say LOWD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊdli/. In British English it is /ˈlaʊdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loudly?
Loudly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOWD). Broken into parts: LOWD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say loudly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaʊdli/ and the British form is /ˈlaʊdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.