tightly

/ˈtaɪtli/

Syllables tight·ly

Stress TIGHT-ly

Phonics Breakdown

tight

/taɪt/

long i (igh)

ly

/li/

-ly suffix

Meaning

in a firm or secure way; closely

Sound Reference

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tight=/taɪt/ (tight, light) + ly=/li/ (quickly)

Example

She held the rope tightly.