How to Pronounce "slightly"
word
/ˈsɫaɪtɫi/
SLYT-lee
/slˈaɪtli/
SLYT-lee
Definition
To a small degree or amount. It is used to show that a change, difference, or action is small, not strong or extreme.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɫaɪtɫi/
British English
/slˈaɪtli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLYT-lee
UK
SLYT-lee
Listen in Context
The bag is slightly heavy for me.
Please open the window slightly.
Her answer was slightly different from mine.
I’m slightly worried about the test tomorrow.