How to pronounce sparingly
Say it like SPER-ing-lee. Sparingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPER).
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US American/ˈspɛrɪŋli/SPER-ing-lee
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- SPER
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep 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.
What does sparingly mean?
adverb
- In a sparing manner; with frugality, moderation, scantiness, reserve, forbearance, or the like; sparsely.
Where does sparingly come from?
From sparing + -ly.
Words that rhyme with sparingly
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Questions about saying sparingly
How do you pronounce sparingly?
Say SPER-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛrɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparingly?
Sparingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPER). Broken into parts: SPER · ing · lee.