To pronounce "subtly", say SUBTLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈsʌ.tl̩.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsʌ.tl̩.li/
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"subtly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with smuttily and brittlely, if that helps it stick.
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"Subtly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "subtly" is /ˈsʌ.tl̩.li/.
Subtly: With subtleness, in a subtle manner; with cleverness rather than brute force.
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