How to pronounce singly
Say it like SING-glee. Singly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING).
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- SING
- glee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Singly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of singly
American and British speakers say singly in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪŋɡli/ in the US and /ˈsɪŋɡli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SING-glee.
What does singly mean?
- In a single or unaccompanied manner; without a companion.
- Individually; particularly; severally.“to make men singly and personally good”
- Without partners, companions, or associates; single-handed.“to attack another singly”
Where does singly come from?
From Middle English senglely.
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Questions about saying singly
How do you pronounce singly?
Say SING-glee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪŋɡli/. In British English it is /ˈsɪŋɡli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in singly?
Singly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SING). Broken into parts: SING · glee.
Do Americans and Brits say singly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪŋɡli/ and the British form is /ˈsɪŋɡli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.