How to pronounce vilely
Say it like VYLE-lee. Vilely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYLE).
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- VYLE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYLESay 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 vilely
American and British speakers say vilely in essentially the same way: /ˈvaɪlli/ in the US and /ˈvaɪlli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VYLE-lee.
What does vilely mean?
- In a vile manner, evilly, despicably.
- Terribly, awfully.
Where does vilely come from?
From Middle English vyly, vileliche, fijlliche, villiche, equivalent to vile + -ly.
Questions about saying vilely
How do you pronounce vilely?
Say VYLE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪlli/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vilely?
Vilely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYLE). Broken into parts: VYLE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say vilely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvaɪlli/ and the British form is /ˈvaɪlli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.