How to pronounce sparkly
Say it like SPAR-klee. Sparkly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR).
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- SPAR
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparkly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sparkly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAH-klee.
What does sparkly mean?
- Giving off sparks, or small flashes of light; glittery
- Of a liquid: bubbly, effervescent.
- Of a person: high-spirited and lively.“a sparkly personality”
Where does sparkly come from?
From sparkle + -y.
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Words that rhyme with sparkly
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Questions about saying sparkly
How do you pronounce sparkly?
Say SPAR-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɑrkli/. In British English it is /ˈspɑːkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparkly?
Sparkly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAR). Broken into parts: SPAR · klee.
Is sparkly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɑːkli/ (SPAH-klee).