How to pronounce zanily
Say it like ZAY-nuh-lee. Zanily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAY).
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- ZAY
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zanily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zanily
American and British speakers say zanily in essentially the same way: /ˈzeɪnəˌli/ in the US and /ˈzeɪnəˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAY-nuh-lee.
What does zanily mean?
- In a zany manner.
Where does zanily come from?
From zany + -ly.
Questions about saying zanily
How do you pronounce zanily?
Say ZAY-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzeɪnəˌli/. In British English it is /ˈzeɪnəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zanily?
Zanily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAY). Broken into parts: ZAY · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say zanily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzeɪnəˌli/ and the British form is /ˈzeɪnəˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.