How to pronounce steadfastly
Say it like STED-fast-lee. Steadfastly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED).
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- STED
- fast
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steadfastly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fastKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of steadfastly
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: STED-fahst-lee.
What does steadfastly mean?
- In a steadfast manner; firmly; with conviction“He steadfastly refuses to go out with her.”
Where does steadfastly come from?
Inherited from Middle English stedefastly, stedefastliche; equivalent to steadfast + -ly.
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Questions about saying steadfastly
How do you pronounce steadfastly?
Say STED-fast-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛdfæstli/. In British English it is /ˈstɛdfɑːstli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steadfastly?
Steadfastly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED). Broken into parts: STED · fast · lee.
Is steadfastly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈstɛdfɑːstli/ (STED-fahst-lee).