How to Pronounce "vainly"
word
ˈveɪnɫi
VAYN-lee
vˈeɪnli
VAYN-lee
Definition
In a way that does not succeed or achieve the desired result; without success.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈveɪnɫi
British English
vˈeɪnli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAYN-lee
UK
VAYN-lee
Listen in Context
She vainly searched for her lost keys.
He vainly tried to open the locked door.
The dog barked vainly at the passing cars.
I vainly hoped she would call, but my phone stayed silent.