How to Pronounce "mostly"
word
/ˈmoʊsɫi/
MOHST-lee
/mˈəʊstli/
MOHST-lee
Definition
To a great degree, or for the largest part. It is used to say that something is true in most cases, but not completely or not always.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmoʊsɫi/
British English
/mˈəʊstli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MOHST-lee
UK
MOHST-lee
Listen in Context
The class is mostly full today.
We mostly eat rice at home.
This book is mostly about animals.
I’m mostly done, but I still need ten more minutes.