To pronounce "closely", say CLOS-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkləʊsliː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkləʊsliː/
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"closely" has 2 syllables: clos-ely. It rhymes with grossly and mostly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“Finnish and Estonian are closely related languages.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Closely" has 2 syllables: clos · ely.
The IPA transcription of "closely" is /ˈkləʊsliː/.
Closely: In a close manner.
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