How to pronounce strongly
Say it like STRAWNG-lee. Strongly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG).
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- STRAWNG
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strongly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of strongly
American and British speakers say strongly in essentially the same way: /ˈstrɔŋli/ in the US and /ˈstrɒŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STRONG-lee.
What does strongly mean?
- with strength or in a strong manner“argues very strongly for his proposal”“he was strongly opposed to the government”
- in a powerful manner“the federal government replaced the powerfully pro-settler Sir Godfrey Huggins with the even tougher and more determined ex-trade unionist”
Where does strongly come from?
From Middle English strongliche, strangliche, from Old English stranglīċe (“strongly”), equivalent to strong + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with strongly
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Questions about saying strongly
How do you pronounce strongly?
Say STRAWNG-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɔŋli/. In British English it is /ˈstrɒŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strongly?
Strongly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRAWNG). Broken into parts: STRAWNG · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say strongly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstrɔŋli/ and the British form is /ˈstrɒŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.