How to pronounce shyly
Say it like SHY-lee. Shyly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY).
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- SHY
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shyly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHYSay 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 shyly
American and British speakers say shyly in essentially the same way: /ˈʃaɪli/ in the US and /ˈʃaɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHY-lee.
What does shyly mean?
- In a shy manner.
Where does shyly come from?
From shy + -ly.
Words that rhyme with shyly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shyly.
Questions about saying shyly
How do you pronounce shyly?
Say SHY-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃaɪli/. In British English it is /ˈʃaɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shyly?
Shyly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHY). Broken into parts: SHY · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say shyly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃaɪli/ and the British form is /ˈʃaɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.