How to Pronounce "narrowly"
word
ˈnɛɹoʊɫi
NAIR-oh-lee
nˈæɹəʊli
NA-ruh-lee
Definition
In a way that almost didn’t happen or was only just achieved; often used when someone just manages to avoid something bad or just succeeds.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɛɹoʊɫi
British English
nˈæɹəʊli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAIR-oh-lee
UK
NA-ruh-lee
Listen in Context
He narrowly escaped the fire.
We narrowly missed the train.
Their team narrowly won the game.
We narrowly avoided being late for the meeting.