How to pronounce saintly
Say it like SAYNT-lee. Saintly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYNT).
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- SAYNT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saintly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYNTSay 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 saintly
American and British speakers say saintly in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪntli/ in the US and /ˈseɪntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYNT-lee.
What does saintly mean?
- Like or characteristic of a saint; befitting a holy person; saintlike.“Sophie led a saintly life.”
Where does saintly come from?
From Middle English *saintli (suggested by seyntly (adverb)), equivalent to saint + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with saintly
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Questions about saying saintly
How do you pronounce saintly?
Say SAYNT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪntli/. In British English it is /ˈseɪntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saintly?
Saintly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYNT). Broken into parts: SAYNT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say saintly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪntli/ and the British form is /ˈseɪntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.