English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Slightly Pronunciation
Slightly is pronounced SLYT-lee, IPA /ˈslaɪtli/.
SLYT-lee
US /ˈslaɪtli/ · UK /ˈslaɪtli/
Syllables: SLYT · lee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adverb: To a small degree.
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Slightly in a Sentence
- The door is slightly open.
- She is slightly taller than her brother.
- The figures are slightly out of date.
Common Mispronunciations of Slightly
Not SLIT-lee
The igh gives the eye sound here, so slightly opens like slight and not like slit.
Not SLY-tuh-lee
Slightly holds two beats, with the t pressed straight onto the l.
Tip: Slight, slightly and slighted all keep the gh silent.
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