To pronounce "seemly", say SEEMLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsiːmli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsiːmli/
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"seemly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with unseemly and extremely, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“His behavior was seemly, as befits a gentleman.”
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Seemly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "seemly" is /ˈsiːmli/.
Seemly: (of behavior) Appropriate; suited to the occasion or purpose; becoming.
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