To pronounce "namely", say NAM-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈneɪmli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈneɪmli/
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"namely" has 2 syllables: nam-ely. It rhymes with gamely and lamely, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“Some of the students — namely Paul, Alice and Jake — seem to have trouble with geometry.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Namely" has 2 syllables: nam · ely.
The IPA transcription of "namely" is /ˈneɪmli/.
Namely: Specifically; that is to say.
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