How to pronounce spritely
Say it like SPRYTE-lee. Spritely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRYTE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce spritely. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SPRYTE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spritely 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 spritely
American and British speakers say spritely in essentially the same way: /ˈspraɪtli/ in the US and /ˈspraɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRYTE-lee.
What does spritely mean?
- Of or relating to a sprite.
- Alternative spelling of sprightly.
- In a manner reminiscent of a sprite.
Where does spritely come from?
From sprite + -ly.
Words that rhyme with spritely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spritely.
Questions about saying spritely
How do you pronounce spritely?
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 spritely?
Spritely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRYTE). Broken into parts: SPRYTE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say spritely 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.