How to Pronounce "promptly"
word
/ˈpɹɑmpɫi/
PRAHMP-lee
/pɹˈɒmptli/
PROMP-tlee
Definition
Quickly and without delay; at the scheduled or expected time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹɑmpɫi/
British English
/pɹˈɒmptli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAHMP-lee
UK
PROMP-tlee
Listen in Context
He answered the phone promptly.
Please reply promptly to this email.
The train left promptly at 8 a.m.
If you pay your bills promptly, you can avoid extra fees.