How to pronounce promptly
Say it like PROMPT-lee. Promptly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROMPT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce promptly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PROMPT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Promptly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROMPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of promptly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROM-plee.
What does promptly mean?
- with little or no delay“the rescue squad arrived promptly”“come here, quick!”
- in a punctual manner“he did his homework promptly”
- at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)“he promptly forgot the address”
Where does promptly come from?
From prompt + -ly.
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Questions about saying promptly
How do you pronounce promptly?
Say PROMPT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑmptli/. In British English it is /ˈprɒmpli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in promptly?
Promptly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROMPT). Broken into parts: PROMPT · lee.
Is promptly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒmpli/ (PROM-plee).