How to pronounce whitely
Say it like WYTE-lee. Whitely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE).
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- WYTE
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYTESay 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 whitely
American and British speakers say whitely in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪtli/ in the US and /ˈwaɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYTE-lee.
What does whitely mean?
- In a white manner.
Where does whitely come from?
From white + -ly.
Words that rhyme with whitely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whitely.
Questions about saying whitely
How do you pronounce whitely?
Say WYTE-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪtli/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitely?
Whitely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYTE). Broken into parts: WYTE · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say whitely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪtli/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.