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Quietly

/ˈkwaɪətli/

3 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Quietly

adverb

Meaning: With very little sound.

Full meaning: In a quiet manner.

Phonics sounds: qu-i-e-t-l-y — blend them together!

Example: “The cat crept quietly towards the mouse.”

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prefix: -ly

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Category: adverbs · Frequency rank: 35 (smaller = more common)