How to pronounce testily
Say it like TES-tuh-lee. Testily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES).
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- TES
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Testily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of testily
American and British speakers say testily in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛstəli/ in the US and /ˈtɛstəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TES-tuh-lee.
What does testily mean?
- In a testy way; in the manner of someone who is testy.
Where does testily come from?
From testy + -ly.
Questions about saying testily
How do you pronounce testily?
Say TES-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛstəli/. In British English it is /ˈtɛstəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in testily?
Testily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TES). Broken into parts: TES · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say testily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛstəli/ and the British form is /ˈtɛstəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.