How to pronounce nippily
Say it like NIP-uh-lee. Nippily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP).
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- NIP
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nippily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 nippily
American and British speakers say nippily in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪpəli/ in the US and /ˈnɪpəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIP-uh-lee.
What does nippily mean?
- In a nippy way; quickly.
Where does nippily come from?
From nippy + -ly, equivalent to nip + -ily.
Words that rhyme with nippily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nippily.
Questions about saying nippily
How do you pronounce nippily?
Say NIP-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪpəli/. In British English it is /ˈnɪpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nippily?
Nippily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIP). Broken into parts: NIP · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say nippily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪpəli/ and the British form is /ˈnɪpəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.