How to pronounce queenly
Say it like KWEEN-lee. Queenly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce queenly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KWEEN
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Queenly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWEENSay 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 queenly
American and British speakers say queenly in essentially the same way: /ˈkwinli/ in the US and /ˈkwiːnli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWEEN-lee.
What does queenly mean?
- Having the status, rank or qualities of a queen; regal.
- Resembling a queen (a typically feminine gay man); queenish.
- In a queenly manner; regally.
Where does queenly come from?
From Middle English queenly, quenly, from Old English cwēnlīċ, equivalent to queen + -ly.
Words that rhyme with queenly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of queenly.
Questions about saying queenly
How do you pronounce queenly?
Say KWEEN-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwinli/. In British English it is /ˈkwiːnli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in queenly?
Queenly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEEN). Broken into parts: KWEEN · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say queenly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwinli/ and the British form is /ˈkwiːnli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.