To pronounce "gladly", say GLADLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡlædli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡlædli/
IPA
"gladly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with badly and sadly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“Gladly, thank you.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Gladly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "gladly" is /ˈɡlædli/.
Gladly: In a glad manner; happily.
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