How to pronounce vaguely
Say it like VAY-glee. Vaguely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce vaguely. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- VAY
- glee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaguely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vaguely
American and British speakers say vaguely in essentially the same way: /ˈveɪɡli/ in the US and /ˈveɪɡli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VAY-glee.
What does vaguely mean?
- In a vague manner.“He looked vaguely around the room, as if lost.”
- Loosely; more or less; somewhat.
Where does vaguely come from?
From vague + -ly.
Questions about saying vaguely
How do you pronounce vaguely?
Say VAY-glee. The American pronunciation is /ˈveɪɡli/. In British English it is /ˈveɪɡli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaguely?
Vaguely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAY). Broken into parts: VAY · glee.
Do Americans and Brits say vaguely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈveɪɡli/ and the British form is /ˈveɪɡli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.