How to pronounce scantly
Say it like SKANT-lee. Scantly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKANT).
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- SKANT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scantly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of scantly
American and British speakers say scantly in essentially the same way: /ˈskæntli/ in the US and /ˈskæntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKANT-lee.
What does scantly mean?
- In a way that is slightly lacking, that is scant of how much should be provided.“He scantly filled the bag, increasing his profits but getting dissatisified customers.”
- Barely; hardly; scarcely.
Where does scantly come from?
From scant + -ly.
Questions about saying scantly
How do you pronounce scantly?
Say SKANT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskæntli/. In British English it is /ˈskæntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scantly?
Scantly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKANT). Broken into parts: SKANT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say scantly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskæntli/ and the British form is /ˈskæntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.