How to pronounce rightly
Say it like RYTE-lee. Rightly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYTE).
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- RYTE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rightly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rightly
American and British speakers say rightly in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪtli/ in the US and /ˈraɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RYTE-lee.
What does rightly mean?
- with honesty“he was rightly considered the greatest singer of his time”
Where does rightly come from?
From Middle English ryȝtly, rihtliche, from Old English rihtlīċe, from Proto-West Germanic *rehtalīkā, *rehtalīkō, from Proto-Germanic *rehtalīkê, *rehtalīkô (“rightly”), equivalent to right + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rightly
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Questions about saying rightly
How do you pronounce rightly?
Say RYTE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈraɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rightly?
Rightly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYTE). Broken into parts: RYTE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say rightly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈraɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.