calmly

/ˈkɑːmli/

Syllables calm·ly

Stress CALM-ly

Phonics Breakdown

calm

/kɑːm/

silent letter

ly

/li/

-ly adverb

Meaning

in a calm, quiet, and controlled manner

Sound Reference

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calm=/kɑːm/(calm) + ly=/li/(happily)

Example

She spoke calmly during the meeting.