How to pronounce neatly
Say it like NEET-lee. Neatly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEET).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce neatly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NEET
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neatly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEETSay 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 neatly
American and British speakers say neatly in essentially the same way: /ˈnitli/ in the US and /ˈniːtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEET-lee.
What does neatly mean?
- In a neat manner.
Where does neatly come from?
From neat + -ly.
Words that rhyme with neatly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neatly.
Questions about saying neatly
How do you pronounce neatly?
Say NEET-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnitli/. In British English it is /ˈniːtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neatly?
Neatly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEET). Broken into parts: NEET · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say neatly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnitli/ and the British form is /ˈniːtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.