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Slowly

/ˈsləʊli/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Slowly

adverb

Meaning: In a gentle, unhurried way.

Full meaning: At a slow speed.

Phonics sounds: s-l-ow-l-y — blend them together!

Example: “The snail moved slowly across the leaf.”

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prefix: -ly

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Category: adverbs · Frequency rank: 30 (smaller = more common)