How to pronounce wittily
Say it like WIT-uh-lee. Wittily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT).
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- WIT
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wittily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wittily
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WIT-uh-lee.
What does wittily mean?
- in a witty manner; using wit
Where does wittily come from?
From Middle English wittily, wyttyly, wittiliche, equivalent to witty + -ly.
Questions about saying wittily
How do you pronounce wittily?
Say WIT-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtəli/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wittily?
Wittily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT). Broken into parts: WIT · uh · lee.
Is wittily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈwɪtəli/ (WIT-uh-lee).