How to pronounce smilingly
Say it like SMY-ling-lee. Smilingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMY).
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- SMY
- ling
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smilingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of smilingly
American and British speakers say smilingly in essentially the same way: /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMY-ling-lee.
What does smilingly mean?
- In a smiling manner; with a smile.
Where does smilingly come from?
From smiling + -ly.
Questions about saying smilingly
How do you pronounce smilingly?
Say SMY-ling-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smilingly?
Smilingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMY). Broken into parts: SMY · ling · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say smilingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.