How to pronounce stoutly
Say it like STOWT-lee. Stoutly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOWT).
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- STOWT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoutly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stoutly
American and British speakers say stoutly in essentially the same way: /ˈstaʊtli/ in the US and /ˈstaʊtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STOWT-lee.
What does stoutly mean?
- In a stout manner; lustily; boldly; obstinately.“He stoutly defended himself.”
- Of stout build.
Where does stoutly come from?
From Middle English stoutely, stouteliche, stoutliche, equivalent to stout + -ly.
Words that rhyme with stoutly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stoutly.
Questions about saying stoutly
How do you pronounce stoutly?
Say STOWT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaʊtli/. In British English it is /ˈstaʊtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoutly?
Stoutly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOWT). Broken into parts: STOWT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say stoutly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaʊtli/ and the British form is /ˈstaʊtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.