How to Pronounce "coyly"
word
ˈkɔɪɫi
KOY-lee
kˈɔɪli
KOY-lee
Definition
In a way that shows shyness, modesty, or playful flirtation, often with a sense of pretending to be shy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɪɫi
British English
kˈɔɪli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOY-lee
UK
KOY-lee
Listen in Context
She smiled coyly at him.
The child answered coyly.
He glanced coyly at the camera.
She coyly avoided answering the personal question.