How to pronounce priestly
Say it like PREEST-lee. Priestly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREEST).
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- PREEST
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Priestly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of priestly
American and British speakers say priestly in essentially the same way: /ˈpristli/ in the US and /ˈpriːstli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREEST-lee.
What does priestly mean?
- Of or relating to priests.
- Having the appearance of or resembling a priest.
Where does priestly come from?
From Middle English prestly; equivalent to priest + -ly.
Words that rhyme with priestly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of priestly.
Questions about saying priestly
How do you pronounce priestly?
Say PREEST-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpristli/. In British English it is /ˈpriːstli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in priestly?
Priestly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREEST). Broken into parts: PREEST · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say priestly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpristli/ and the British form is /ˈpriːstli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.