duly

/ˈduːli/
Syllables du·ly
Stress DU-ly

Phonics Breakdown

du
/duː/
long u_e
ly
/li/
ly adverb

Meaning

in a proper, correct, or expected manner; at the right time

Sound Reference

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du=/duː/(do) + ly=/li/(happily)

Example

The documents were duly signed.