To pronounce "idly", say IDLY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"idly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with snidely and widely, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Idly" has one syllable.
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