How to pronounce zappily
Say it like ZAP-ih-lee. Zappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAP).
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- ZAP
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zappily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zappily
American and British speakers say zappily in essentially the same way: /ˈzæpɪli/ in the US and /ˈzæpɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAP-ih-lee.
What does zappily mean?
- In a zappy way.
Where does zappily come from?
From zappy + -ly.
Questions about saying zappily
How do you pronounce zappily?
Say ZAP-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzæpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈzæpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zappily?
Zappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAP). Broken into parts: ZAP · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say zappily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzæpɪli/ and the British form is /ˈzæpɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.