How to pronounce speedily
Say it like SPEE-duh-lee. Speedily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- duh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Speedily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of speedily
American and British speakers say speedily in essentially the same way: /ˈspidəli/ in the US and /ˈspiːdəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-duh-lee.
What does speedily mean?
- In a speedy or fast manner.
Where does speedily come from?
From Middle English spedily, spedili, from Old English *spēdiġlīċe, ġespēdiġlīċe (“prosperously”), equivalent to speedy + -ly.
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Questions about saying speedily
How do you pronounce speedily?
Say SPEE-duh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspidəli/. In British English it is /ˈspiːdəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in speedily?
Speedily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · duh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say speedily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspidəli/ and the British form is /ˈspiːdəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.