To pronounce "rightly", say RIGHTLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹaɪtli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹaɪtli/
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"rightly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sprightly and unsightly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“I don't rightly know what he meant by that remark.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rightly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "rightly" is /ˈɹaɪtli/.
Rightly: In a right manner, correctly, justifiably.
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