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