To pronounce "tightly", say TIGHTLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈtaɪtli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈtaɪtli/
IPA
"tightly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sprightly and unsightly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“tightly clenched fingers”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tightly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "tightly" is /ˈtaɪtli/.
Tightly: In a tight manner.
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