How to Pronounce “lightly

word

/ˈɫaɪtɫi/
LYT-lee
/lˈaɪtli/
LYT-lee

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɫaɪtɫi/

British English

/lˈaɪtli/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

LYT-lee

UK

LYT-lee

Listen in Context

Please press the button lightly.

She knocked lightly on the door.

Sprinkle salt lightly over the salad.

He spoke lightly about a serious topic to make us feel more comfortable.