How to pronounce swimmingly
Say it like SWIM-ing-lee. Swimmingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM).
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- SWIM
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swimmingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep 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 swimmingly
American and British speakers say swimmingly in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWIM-ing-lee.
What does swimmingly mean?
- With a gliding motion suggesting swimming.
- In a very favorable manner; without difficulty; agreeably, successfully.
Where does swimmingly come from?
From swimming (“(adj.) moving in water as an ordinary means of motion; without difficulty”) + -ly (suffix forming adverbs from adjectives).
Questions about saying swimmingly
How do you pronounce swimmingly?
Say SWIM-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪmɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈswɪmɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swimmingly?
Swimmingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWIM). Broken into parts: SWIM · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say swimmingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈswɪmɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.