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