To pronounce "vaguely", say VAG-uely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈveɪɡli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈveɪɡli/
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"vaguely" has 2 syllables: vag-uely. It rhymes with beighley, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He looked vaguely around the room, as if lost.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Vaguely" has 2 syllables: vag · uely.
The IPA transcription of "vaguely" is /ˈveɪɡli/.
Vaguely: In a vague manner.
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