English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Swiftly Pronunciation
Swiftly is pronounced SWIFT-lee, IPA /ˈswɪftli/.
SWIFT-lee
US /ˈswɪftli/ · UK /ˈswɪftli/
Syllables: SWIFT · lee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adverb: Quickly, or with little delay.
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Swiftly in a Sentence
- The committee acted swiftly on the complaint.
- She crossed the room swiftly and shut the door.
- News of the merger spread swiftly.
Common Mispronunciations of Swiftly
Not SWIFT-uh-lee
Two beats hold this word, and the ftl run goes through with no vowel breaking it up.
Not SWIF-lee
That t stays in place between the f and the l, awkward as the handover is.
Tip: Swiftly is one of the few adverbs whose base word is also the name of a bird.
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