How to Pronounce Happily

To pronounce "happily", say HAPP-ily — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈha.pə.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈha.pə.li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “happily”

"happily" has 2 syllables: happ-ily. It rhymes with unhappily and appley, if that helps it stick.

What does happily mean?

adverb

  1. By chance; perhaps.
  2. By good chance; fortunately, successfully.

Synonyms

haply

Words that rhyme with happily

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unhappilyappleydinapolinapoli

Related words

merrilygaylyjubilantlymirthfullyblithelycheerfullyjoyfullygladly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "happily"?▾

"Happily" has 2 syllables: happ · ily.

What is the IPA transcription of "happily"?▾

The IPA transcription of "happily" is /ˈha.pə.li/.

What does "happily" mean?▾

Happily: By chance; perhaps.

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