How to pronounce straitly
Say it like STRAYT-lee. Straitly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYT).
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- STRAYT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Straitly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of straitly
American and British speakers say straitly in essentially the same way: /ˈstreɪtli/ in the US and /ˈstreɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRAYT-lee.
What does straitly mean?
- Strictly.
Where does straitly come from?
From strait + -ly.
Words that rhyme with straitly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of straitly.
Questions about saying straitly
How do you pronounce straitly?
Say STRAYT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstreɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈstreɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in straitly?
Straitly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAYT). Broken into parts: STRAYT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say straitly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstreɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈstreɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.