How to pronounce steadily
Say it like STED-uh-lee. Steadily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED).
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- STED
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steadily 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of steadily
American and British speakers say steadily in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛdəli/ in the US and /ˈstɛdɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STED-ih-lee.
What does steadily mean?
- at a steady rate or pace“his interest eroded steadily”
- in a steady manner“he could still walk steadily”
Where does steadily come from?
From steady + -ly.
Words that rhyme with steadily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of steadily.
Questions about saying steadily
How do you pronounce steadily?
Say STED-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛdəli/. In British English it is /ˈstɛdɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steadily?
Steadily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STED). Broken into parts: STED · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say steadily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛdəli/ and the British form is /ˈstɛdɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.