How to pronounce thinly
Say it like THIN-lee. Thinly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIN).
- THIN
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thinly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THINSay 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 thinly
American and British speakers say thinly in essentially the same way: /ˈθɪnli/ in the US and /ˈθɪnli/ in the UK.
British respelling: THIN-lee.
What does thinly mean?
- In a thin, loose, or scattered manner; scantily; not thickly.
- Barely; hardly; with little attempt to conceal.“a thinly-veiled attack on my integrity”
Where does thinly come from?
From Middle English þynnelich (“with thin material; thinly”); equivalent to thin + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with thinly
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Questions about saying thinly
How do you pronounce thinly?
Say THIN-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɪnli/. In British English it is /ˈθɪnli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thinly?
Thinly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THIN). Broken into parts: THIN · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say thinly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɪnli/ and the British form is /ˈθɪnli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.