How to pronounce tightly
Say it like TYTE-lee. Tightly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYTE).
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- TYTE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tightly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tightly
American and British speakers say tightly in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪtli/ in the US and /ˈtaɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYTE-lee.
What does tightly mean?
- in a tight or constricted manner“a tightly packed pub”
- securely fixed or fastened“the window was tightly sealed”
Where does tightly come from?
From tight + -ly.
Words that rhyme with tightly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tightly.
Questions about saying tightly
How do you pronounce tightly?
Say TYTE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tightly?
Tightly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYTE). Broken into parts: TYTE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tightly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.