How to pronounce stalkily
Say it like STAW-kih-lee. Stalkily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW).
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- STAW
- kih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalkily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kihKeep 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 stalkily
American and British speakers say stalkily in essentially the same way: /ˈstɔkɪli/ in the US and /ˈstɔːkɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAW-kih-lee.
What does stalkily mean?
- Like, or as if made up of, one or several stalks or sticks; with a tall and thin appearance; lankily.
- As if covertly following or hunting a person; sneakily, surreptitiously.
Where does stalkily come from?
From stalky + -ly.
Questions about saying stalkily
How do you pronounce stalkily?
Say STAW-kih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔkɪli/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːkɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalkily?
Stalkily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW). Broken into parts: STAW · kih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say stalkily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɔkɪli/ and the British form is /ˈstɔːkɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.