The word "gelidly" is spelled with six letters and is phonetically transcribed as /ˈdʒɛlɪdli/. The first syllable "gel" is pronounced with a soft "g" sound, as in "gelatin". The second syllable "id" is pronounced with a short "i" vowel sound, as in "did". The final syllable "ly" is pronounced with a long "e" sound, as in "lee". Altogether, "gelidly" means in a cold or frozen manner. Its unique spelling and pronunciation make it a fascinating word for language enthusiasts.
The word "gelidly" is derived from the base word "gelid", which comes from the Latin word "gelidus". In Latin, "gelidus" means extremely cold or icy. It is related to the Latin word "gelu", meaning frost. The "-ly" suffix is added in English to form an adverb, so "gelidly" means in a cold or icy manner.