How to pronounce vastly
Say it like VAST-lee. Vastly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAST).
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- VAST
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vastly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VASTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of vastly
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: VAHST-lee.
What does vastly mean?
- to an exceedingly great extent or degree“He had vastly overestimated his resources”“was immensely more important to the project as a scientist than as an administrator”
Where does vastly come from?
From vast + -ly.
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Questions about saying vastly
How do you pronounce vastly?
Say VAST-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvæstli/. In British English it is /ˈvɑːstli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vastly?
Vastly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VAST). Broken into parts: VAST · lee.
Is vastly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈvɑːstli/ (VAHST-lee).