solely

/ˈsoʊl.i/

Syllables sole·ly

Stress SOLE-ly

Phonics Breakdown

sole

/soʊl/

long o

ly

/li/

ly adverb

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Sound Reference

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sole=/soʊl/(sole) + ly=/li/(happily)

Example

The decision was made solely by the manager.