To pronounce "sadly", say SADLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsadli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsadli/
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"sadly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with badly and gladly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
““Only when we climb up can we see it,” he said sadly.”
“If you think you’re getting out of this place alive, you are sadly mistaken, my friend.”
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"Sadly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "sadly" is /ˈsadli/.
Sadly: In a sad manner; sorrowfully.
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