How to pronounce soothingly
Say it like SOO-thing-lee. Soothingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- thing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soothingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thingKeep 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 soothingly
American and British speakers say soothingly in essentially the same way: /ˈsuðɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈsuːðɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-thing-lee.
What does soothingly mean?
- In a soothing manner.
Where does soothingly come from?
From soothing + -ly.
Questions about saying soothingly
How do you pronounce soothingly?
Say SOO-thing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuðɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈsuːðɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soothingly?
Soothingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · thing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say soothingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsuðɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈsuːðɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.