To pronounce "wifely", say WIF-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwaɪfli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈwaɪfli/
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"wifely" has 2 syllables: wif-ely.
adjective
"Wifely" has 2 syllables: wif · ely.
The IPA transcription of "wifely" is /ˈwaɪfli/.
Wifely: Of, befitting, pertaining to, or characteristic of a wife.
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