To pronounce "quickly", say QUICKLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkwɪkli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkwɪkli/
IPA
"quickly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sickly and prickly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“If we go this way, we'll get there quickly.”
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"Quickly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "quickly" is /ˈkwɪkli/.
Quickly: Rapidly; with speed; fast.
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