How to pronounce palely
Say it like PAYL-lee. Palely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYL).
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- PAYL
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of palely
American and British speakers say palely in essentially the same way: /ˈpeɪlli/ in the US and /ˈpeɪlli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAYL-lee.
What does palely mean?
- In a pale manner; lightly.
Where does palely come from?
From pale + -ly.
Questions about saying palely
How do you pronounce palely?
Say PAYL-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpeɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈpeɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palely?
Palely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAYL). Broken into parts: PAYL · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say palely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpeɪlli/ and the British form is /ˈpeɪlli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.