How to Pronounce "highly"
word
/ˈhaɪɫi/
HY-lee
/hˈaɪli/
HY-lee
Definition
To a great degree or at a high level. It is often used to make adjectives or past participles stronger, as in 'highly likely' or 'highly respected'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaɪɫi/
British English
/hˈaɪli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HY-lee
UK
HY-lee
Listen in Context
This book is highly useful for students.
She is highly respected at work.
It is highly unlikely that it will rain today.
I'd highly recommend taking the train instead of driving.