How to pronounce meekly
Say it like MEE-klee. Meekly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meekly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of meekly
American and British speakers say meekly in essentially the same way: /ˈmikli/ in the US and /ˈmiːkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-klee.
What does meekly mean?
- In a meek manner; quietly and humbly.
Where does meekly come from?
From Middle English mekely, mekeliche, equivalent to meek + -ly.
Words that rhyme with meekly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of meekly.
Questions about saying meekly
How do you pronounce meekly?
Say MEE-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmikli/. In British English it is /ˈmiːkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meekly?
Meekly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say meekly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmikli/ and the British form is /ˈmiːkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.