How to pronounce loyally
Say it like LOY-uh-lee. Loyally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOY).
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- LOY
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loyally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- 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 loyally
American and British speakers say loyally in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔɪəli/ in the US and /ˈlɔɪəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOY-uh-lee.
What does loyally mean?
- In a loyal manner, faithfully.“The old dog loyally followed his master even if he didn't really want to go out.”
Where does loyally come from?
From loyal + -ly. Piecewise doublet of leally and legally.
Words that rhyme with loyally
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Questions about saying loyally
How do you pronounce loyally?
Say LOY-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔɪəli/. In British English it is /ˈlɔɪəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loyally?
Loyally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOY). Broken into parts: LOY · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say loyally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔɪəli/ and the British form is /ˈlɔɪəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.