How to pronounce readily
Say it like RED-uh-lee. Readily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED).
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- RED
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Readily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of readily
American and British speakers say readily in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛdəli/ in the US and /ˈrɛdɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RED-ih-lee.
What does readily mean?
- without much difficulty“these snakes can be identified readily”
- in a punctual manner“he did his homework promptly”
Where does readily come from?
From Middle English redily, rediliche.
Words that rhyme with readily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of readily.
Questions about saying readily
How do you pronounce readily?
Say RED-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛdəli/. In British English it is /ˈrɛdɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in readily?
Readily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RED). Broken into parts: RED · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say readily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛdəli/ and the British form is /ˈrɛdɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.