How to Pronounce Softly-softly

To pronounce "softly-softly", say SOFTLYS-oftly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SOFTLYS-oftly

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💡 Tip for remembering “softly-softly”

"softly-softly" has 2 syllables: softlys-oftly.

What does softly-softly mean?

adjective

  1. (often hyphenated) Discreet, low-key, careful.

noun

  1. (western or central Africa) The potto, Perodicticus potto, a primate in the family Lorisidae.

Synonyms

diplomaticunderstated

Related words

mildsoftcomplacentlenientpottolorisidloridpotorid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "softly-softly"?▾

"Softly-softly" has 2 syllables: softlys · oftly.

What does "softly-softly" mean?▾

Softly-softly: (often hyphenated) Discreet, low-key, careful.

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