To pronounce "soundly", say SOUNDLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/
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"soundly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with profoundly and groundly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He was soundly thrashed by the semi-professional boxer.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Soundly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "soundly" is /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/.
Soundly: In a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.
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