How to pronounce closely

Say it like this: /ˈkloʊsli/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkloʊsli/

What does closely mean?

advIn a close manner.

“Finnish and Estonian are closely related languages.”

Secretly; privately.

“That nought she did but wayle, and often steepe / Her dainty couch with tears which closely she did weepe.”

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