How to pronounce wildly
Say it like WYLD-lee. Wildly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce wildly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- WYLD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wildly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLDSay 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 wildly
American and British speakers say wildly in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪldli/ in the US and /ˈwaɪldli/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYLD-lee.
What does wildly mean?
- to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree“the storyline is wildly unrealistic”
- in an uncontrolled or unrestrained manner“He gesticulated wildly”
- with violent and uncontrollable passion“attacked wildly, slashing and stabbing over and over”
Where does wildly come from?
From Middle English wildely, wijldeli, wildeliche, equivalent to wild + -ly.
Words that rhyme with wildly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wildly.
Questions about saying wildly
How do you pronounce wildly?
Say WYLD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldli/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wildly?
Wildly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLD). Broken into parts: WYLD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say wildly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪldli/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪldli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.