How to Pronounce "straightly"

word

ˈstɹeɪt

STRAYT-lee

stɹˈeɪtli

STRAYT-lee

Definition

An old-fashioned or rare adverb meaning 'in a straight manner' or 'directly.' It is almost never used in modern English; 'straight' is usually used instead.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈstɹeɪt

British English

stɹˈeɪtli

Simplified Pronunciation

STRAYT-lee

Listen in Context

She walked straightly down the road.

The tree grew straightly toward the sky.

He looked straightly at her.

The river flows straightly for miles before it turns.