How to pronounce sportingly
Say it like SPOR-ting-lee. Sportingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR).
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- SPOR
- ting
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sportingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep 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 sportingly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAW-ting-lee.
What does sportingly mean?
- In a sporting manner, demonstrating good sportsmanship.
Where does sportingly come from?
From sporting + -ly.
Questions about saying sportingly
How do you pronounce sportingly?
Say SPOR-ting-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔrtɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːtɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sportingly?
Sportingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOR). Broken into parts: SPOR · ting · lee.
Is sportingly 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 /ˈspɔːtɪŋli/ (SPAW-ting-lee).