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