How to Pronounce "rightly"
word
/ˈɹaɪtɫi/
RITE-lee
/ɹˈaɪtli/
RITE-lee
Definition
Used to say that something is done or thought in a fair, correct, or justified way. It means 'for good reason' or 'in the correct way.'
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹaɪtɫi/
British English
/ɹˈaɪtli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RITE-lee
UK
RITE-lee
Listen in Context
You rightly told him the truth.
Many people are rightly worried about the environment.
The teacher was rightly praised for her hard work.
She was upset, and rightly so, after being ignored.