How to pronounce timidly
Say it like TIM-ud-lee. Timidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- ud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timidly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- udKeep 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 timidly
American and British speakers say timidly in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪmədli/ in the US and /ˈtɪmədli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIM-ud-lee.
What does timidly mean?
- In a timid manner.
Where does timidly come from?
From timid + -ly.
Questions about saying timidly
How do you pronounce timidly?
Say TIM-ud-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmədli/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timidly?
Timidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · ud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say timidly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪmədli/ and the British form is /ˈtɪmədli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.