How to pronounce princely
Say it like PRIN-slee. Princely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN).
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- PRIN
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Princely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of princely
American and British speakers say princely in essentially the same way: /ˈprɪnsli/ in the US and /ˈprɪnsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRIN-slee.
What does princely mean?
- Relating to a prince.“princely birth or character”
- Similar or comparable to a prince.
- Befitting a prince.“a princely sum”
- In the manner of a royal prince's conduct.
Where does princely come from?
From Middle English princely, pryncely, equivalent to prince + -ly (adjectival suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying princely
How do you pronounce princely?
Say PRIN-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɪnsli/. In British English it is /ˈprɪnsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in princely?
Princely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRIN). Broken into parts: PRIN · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say princely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɪnsli/ and the British form is /ˈprɪnsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.