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