How to pronounce prettily
Say it like PRIT-ih-lee. Prettily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIT).
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- PRIT
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prettily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 prettily
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRIT-ih-lee.
What does prettily mean?
- In a pretty manner.
- Very badly; terribly.
Where does prettily come from?
From Middle English pratily, prately, pratyly, pratylych; equivalent to pretty + -ly.
Questions about saying prettily
How do you pronounce prettily?
Say PRIT-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪtɪli/. In British English it is /ˈprɪtɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prettily?
Prettily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIT). Broken into parts: PRIT · ih · lee.
Is prettily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈprɪtɪli/ (PRIT-ih-lee).