Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ily

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.42 in modern English

Syllables
-i-ly
IPA
6
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
3
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Forms adverbs from nouns and verbs whose derived adjectives are suffixed with -y.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Combination of -y (“adjectival suffix”) + -ly (“adverbial suffix”), with -y changed to -i-.

Phrases

-ally

Frequently Paired Words

-ally

Questions

What does -ily mean?
Forms adverbs from nouns and verbs whose derived adjectives are suffixed with -y.
Where does -ily come from?
Combination of -y (“adjectival suffix”) + -ly (“adverbial suffix”), with -y changed to -i-.

How to pronounce -ily

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-ily”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-ily”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-ily” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.