How to pronounce sprightly
Say it like SPRYTE-lee. Sprightly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRYTE).
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- SPRYTE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sprightly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sprightly
American and British speakers say sprightly in essentially the same way: /ˈspraɪtli/ in the US and /ˈspraɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRYTE-lee.
What does sprightly mean?
- Animated, gay, or vivacious; lively, spirited.
- Of a person: full of life and vigor, especially with a light and springy step.
- Especially of an older person: energetic and in good health; spry.
- In a lively and vigorous way; sprightlily.
Where does sprightly come from?
From spright + -ly (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘behaving like, having the nature of’).
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Words that rhyme with sprightly
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Questions about saying sprightly
How do you pronounce sprightly?
Say SPRYTE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspraɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈspraɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sprightly?
Sprightly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRYTE). Broken into parts: SPRYTE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say sprightly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspraɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈspraɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.