How to pronounce newly
Say it like NOO-lee. Newly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of newly
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-lee.
What does newly mean?
- very recently“they are newly married”“newly raised objections”
Where does newly come from?
From Middle English newly, newely, neweliche, from Old English nīewlīċe (“newly”), equivalent to new + -ly.
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Questions about saying newly
How do you pronounce newly?
Say NOO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuli/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newly?
Newly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · lee.
Is newly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːli/ (NYOO-lee).