The word "animately" is spelled with five letters: A-N-I-M-A-T-E-L-Y. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be [ˈænɪmeɪtli]. This adverb is derived from the adjective animate, meaning lively or full of energy. The -ly suffix is added to show that it is an adverb that modifies a verb, indicating that something is done in an animated or lively way. It is important to spell words correctly, so that they may be easily understood and communicate the intended meaning.