How to pronounce placidly
Say it like PLAS-id-lee. Placidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS).
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US American/ˈplæsɪdli/PLAS-id-lee
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- PLAS
- id
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Placidly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- idKeep 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.
What does placidly mean?
adverb
- In a placid manner.
Where does placidly come from?
From placid + -ly.
Questions about saying placidly
How do you pronounce placidly?
Say PLAS-id-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplæsɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in placidly?
Placidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAS). Broken into parts: PLAS · id · lee.