How to pronounce promptly

promptly

/ˈprɑːmptli/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈprɑːmpli/.

/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

Medical help arrives promptly after an accident.

How do you pronounce promptly?

Promptly is pronounced /ˈprɑːmptli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈprɑːmpli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in promptly?

Promptly has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in promptly?

The first syllable: /ˈprɑːmptli/.