How to pronounce strictly
Say it like STRIKT-lee. Strictly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIKT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce strictly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STRIKT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strictly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRIKTSay this part loudest and longest. 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 strictly
American and British speakers say strictly in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɪktli/ in the US and /ˈstrɪktli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRIKT-lee.
What does strictly mean?
- restricted to something“we talked strictly business”
- in a stringent manner“the laws are stringently enforced”“stringently controlled”
- in a rigorous manner“he had been trained rigorously by the monks”
Where does strictly come from?
From strict + -ly.
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Questions about saying strictly
How do you pronounce strictly?
Say STRIKT-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɪktli/. In British English it is /ˈstrɪktli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strictly?
Strictly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRIKT). Broken into parts: STRIKT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say strictly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɪktli/ and the British form is /ˈstrɪktli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.