How to pronounce stalely
Say it like STAYL-lee. Stalely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYL).
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- STAYL
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stalely
American and British speakers say stalely in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪlli/ in the US and /ˈsteɪlli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYL-lee.
What does stalely mean?
- In a stale manner.
Where does stalely come from?
From stale + -ly.
Questions about saying stalely
How do you pronounce stalely?
Say STAYL-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalely?
Stalely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYL). Broken into parts: STAYL · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say stalely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪlli/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪlli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.