How to pronounce oddly
Say it like OD-lee. Oddly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑdli/OD-lee
UK British/ˈɒdli/OD-lee
- OD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oddly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oddly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OD-lee.
What does oddly mean?
adverb
- In a peculiar manner; strangely; unusually.“For December, it was oddly warm.”
- In a manner measured by an odd number.
Where does oddly come from?
From Middle English oddely, odly, equivalent to odd + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with oddly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oddly.
Questions about saying oddly
How do you pronounce oddly?
Say OD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑdli/. In British English it is /ˈɒdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oddly?
Oddly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OD). Broken into parts: OD · lee.
Is oddly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒdli/ (OD-lee).