How to Pronounce Fairly

To pronounce "fairly", say FAIRLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fairly”

"fairly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with squarely and barely, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fairley, fairlie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fairly mean?

adverb

  1. (manner) In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party

    “A jury is expected to ensure that the accused is fairly judged.”

  2. Favorably; auspiciously; commodiously.

    “a town fairly situated for foreign trade”

Synonyms

franklyjustlyprettyquitesomewhat

Words that rhyme with fairly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squarelybarelyrarelysparelywarelyunfairlyferlyairliefairleyfairliewehrli

Related words

evenhandedlyreasonablypassablymoderatelysomewhatmiddlingfairclean

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fairly"?▾

"Fairly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fairly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fairly" is /ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/.

What does "fairly" mean?▾

Fairly: (manner) In a fair manner; fair; not biased or skewed or favouring a certain party

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