To pronounce "sharply", say SHARPLY — one syllable, IPA /ʃɑːpli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ʃɑːpli/
IPA
"sharply" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with harpley and sharpley, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: sharpley — easy to mix up when writing.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sharply" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "sharply" is /ʃɑːpli/.
Sharply: In a sharp manner.
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