How to pronounce stealthily
Say it like STEL-thih-lee. Stealthily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- thih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stealthily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- thihKeep 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 stealthily
American and British speakers say stealthily in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛlθɪli/ in the US and /ˈstɛlθɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEL-thih-lee.
What does stealthily mean?
- In a stealthy manner, furtively.
Where does stealthily come from?
From stealthy + -ly.
Questions about saying stealthily
How do you pronounce stealthily?
Say STEL-thih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛlθɪli/. In British English it is /ˈstɛlθɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stealthily?
Stealthily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · thih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say stealthily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛlθɪli/ and the British form is /ˈstɛlθɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.