How to Pronounce "daintily"
word
ˈdeɪntəˌɫi
DAYN-tuh-lee
dˈeɪntɪli
DAYN-ti-lee
Definition
In a delicate, gentle, and graceful way, often referring to movements or actions that are light and elegant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdeɪntəˌɫi
British English
dˈeɪntɪli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAYN-tuh-lee
UK
DAYN-ti-lee
Listen in Context
She ate her cake daintily with a small fork.
The cat walked daintily across the table.
He placed the flowers daintily in a vase.
She sipped her tea daintily, barely making a sound.