How to pronounce sappily
Say it like SAP-ih-lee. Sappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP).
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- SAP
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sappily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sappily
American and British speakers say sappily in essentially the same way: /ˈsæpɪli/ in the US and /ˈsæpɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAP-ih-lee.
What does sappily mean?
- In a sappy way.
Where does sappily come from?
From sappy + -ly.
Questions about saying sappily
How do you pronounce sappily?
Say SAP-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈsæpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sappily?
Sappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAP). Broken into parts: SAP · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sappily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsæpɪli/ and the British form is /ˈsæpɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.