How to pronounce lovelily
Say it like LUHV-luh-lee. Lovelily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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- LUHV
- luh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lovelily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- luhKeep 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 lovelily
American and British speakers say lovelily in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌvləli/ in the US and /ˈlʌvlɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHV-lih-lee.
What does lovelily mean?
- In a manner to excite or inspire admiration or love; admirably, beautifully, wonderfully.
Where does lovelily come from?
From Middle English lovelily, lovelyly (“in a friendly manner, graciously, kindly; beautifully; in a seemly manner, with decorum (?)”) [and other forms], from loveli, lovely (“affectionate, friendly, kind; admirable, excellent; amorous; bea
Questions about saying lovelily
How do you pronounce lovelily?
Say LUHV-luh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌvləli/. In British English it is /ˈlʌvlɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lovelily?
Lovelily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · luh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say lovelily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌvləli/ and the British form is /ˈlʌvlɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.