How to pronounce proudly
Say it like PROWD-lee. Proudly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROWD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce proudly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PROWD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proudly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of proudly
American and British speakers say proudly in essentially the same way: /ˈpraʊdli/ in the US and /ˈpraʊdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROWD-lee.
What does proudly mean?
- with pride; in a proud manner“he walked proudly into town”
Where does proudly come from?
From Middle English proutly, proudliche, prudeliche, prudliche, prouteliche, from Old English prūtlīċe, equivalent to proud + -ly.
Words that rhyme with proudly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proudly.
Questions about saying proudly
How do you pronounce proudly?
Say PROWD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraʊdli/. In British English it is /ˈpraʊdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proudly?
Proudly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROWD). Broken into parts: PROWD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say proudly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraʊdli/ and the British form is /ˈpraʊdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.