To pronounce "brightly", say BRIGHTLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈbɹaɪtli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɹaɪtli/
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"brightly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sprightly and unsightly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“The sun was shining brightly, making me squint.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Brightly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "brightly" is /ˈbɹaɪtli/.
Brightly: In a bright manner.
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