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