To pronounce "promptly", say PROMPTLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈpɹɒmptli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɹɒmptli/
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"promptly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with comptly and accompli, if that helps it stick.
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"Promptly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "promptly" is /ˈpɹɒmptli/.
Promptly: In prompt manner; both soon and quickly.
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