How to pronounce roundly
Say it like ROWND-lee. Roundly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWND).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce roundly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ROWND
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roundly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWNDSay 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 roundly
American and British speakers say roundly in essentially the same way: /ˈraʊndli/ in the US and /ˈraʊndli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROWND-lee.
What does roundly mean?
- Circularly.
- Utterly or thoroughly.
- Boldly; openly.
Where does roundly come from?
From Middle English roundly, roundely, roundliche, equivalent to round + -ly.
Words that rhyme with roundly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of roundly.
Questions about saying roundly
How do you pronounce roundly?
Say ROWND-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊndli/. In British English it is /ˈraʊndli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roundly?
Roundly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWND). Broken into parts: ROWND · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say roundly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraʊndli/ and the British form is /ˈraʊndli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.