softly

/ˈsɒftli/

Syllables soft·ly

Stress SOFT-ly

Phonics Breakdown

soft

/sɒft/

short o

ly

/li/

-ly suffix

Meaning

in a gentle, quiet, or careful way

Sound Reference

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soft=/sɒft/(soft) + ly=/li/(quickly)

Example

She spoke softly to the child.