How to Pronounce "lonely"
word
/ˈɫoʊnɫi/
LOHN-lee
/lˈəʊnli/
LOHN-lee
Definition
Feeling sad because you are alone or because you do not have as much company, friendship, or connection as you want. It describes an emotional feeling, not just the fact of being by yourself.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫoʊnɫi/
British English
/lˈəʊnli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOHN-lee
UK
LOHN-lee
Listen in Context
I feel lonely at night.
The old house looks lonely on the hill.
She was lonely after her friend moved away.
Working from home gets lonely sometimes.