How to Pronounce Slightly

To pronounce "slightly", say SLIGHTLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈslaɪtli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈslaɪtli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “slightly”

"slightly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sprightly and unsightly, if that helps it stick.

What does slightly mean?

adverb

Slenderly; delicately.
“He was slightly built, but tall.”
(degree) To a small extent or degree.
“He weighed slightly less than his wife who was a foot shorter.”

Synonyms

a little marginally somewhat

Antonyms

quite very

Words that rhyme with slightly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sprightly unsightly lightly sightly forthrightly knightly spritely nightly rightly tightly politely wightly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slightly"?▾

"Slightly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "slightly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "slightly" is /ˈslaɪtli/.

What does "slightly" mean?▾

Slightly: Slenderly; delicately.

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