How to pronounce nattily
Say it like NAT-uh-lee. Nattily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAT).
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- NAT
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nattily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 nattily
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NAT-uh-lee.
What does nattily mean?
- In a natty manner.“He arrived at the party, nattily dressed and eager to socialize.”
Where does nattily come from?
From natty + -ly.
Words that rhyme with nattily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nattily.
Questions about saying nattily
How do you pronounce nattily?
Say NAT-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnætəli/. In British English it is /ˈnætəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nattily?
Nattily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAT). Broken into parts: NAT · uh · lee.
Is nattily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnætəli/ (NAT-uh-lee).