How to Pronounce "sadly"
word
/ˈsædɫi/
SAD-lee
/sˈædli/
SAD-lee
Definition
Used to express something done with sadness or to introduce disappointing news. It can describe how someone feels or show that something unfortunate has happened.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsædɫi/
British English
/sˈædli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAD-lee
UK
SAD-lee
Listen in Context
Sadly, we have to cancel the trip.
He looked at her sadly.
The story ended sadly.
Sadly, many people lost their jobs last year.