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