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