How to pronounce mildly
Say it like MYLD-lee. Mildly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYLD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce mildly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MYLD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mildly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mildly
American and British speakers say mildly in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪldli/ in the US and /ˈmaɪldli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYLD-lee.
What does mildly mean?
- In a mild manner.
- To a mild degree; slightly.“a mildly amusing joke”
Where does mildly come from?
From mild + -ly.
Words that rhyme with mildly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mildly.
Questions about saying mildly
How do you pronounce mildly?
Say MYLD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪldli/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪldli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mildly?
Mildly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYLD). Broken into parts: MYLD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say mildly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪldli/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪldli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.