properly

/ˈprɑːpərli/

Syllables prop·er·ly

Stress PROP-er-ly

Phonics Breakdown

prop

/prɑːp/

short o

er

/ər/

er schwa

ly

/li/

ly adverb

Meaning

in a correct or appropriate way

Sound Reference

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prop=/prɑːp/(proper) + er=/ər/(teacher) + ly=/li/(happily)

Example

Please make sure the machine is used properly.