How to Pronounce "meekly"
word
ˈmikɫi
MEEK-lee
mˈiːkli
MEEK-lee
Definition
In a gentle, quiet, and submissive way; without resisting or showing courage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmikɫi
British English
mˈiːkli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEEK-lee
UK
MEEK-lee
Listen in Context
He answered the teacher meekly.
The cat sat meekly on the chair.
She accepted the news meekly.
He just nodded meekly and didn’t argue back.