How to pronounce meanly
Say it like MEEN-lee. Meanly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEEN).
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- MEEN
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meanly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of meanly
American and British speakers say meanly in essentially the same way: /ˈminli/ in the US and /ˈmiːnli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEEN-lee.
What does meanly mean?
- Humbly, of or from low social status; basely.
- Poorly or inadequately.
- In a mean manner; ill-willed, nastily.“He meanly refused to ever make a charitable donation.”
Where does meanly come from?
From Middle English meneli, meneliche, equivalent to mean + -ly.
Words that rhyme with meanly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meanly.
Questions about saying meanly
How do you pronounce meanly?
Say MEEN-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈminli/. In British English it is /ˈmiːnli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meanly?
Meanly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEEN). Broken into parts: MEEN · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say meanly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈminli/ and the British form is /ˈmiːnli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.