How Do You Spell SASSILY?

Pronunciation: [sˈasɪlɪ] (IPA)

The word "sassily" is spelled with three syllables: [ˈsæsɪli]. The first syllable starts with the "s" sound, followed by the "a" vowel sound, and ending with the "s" sound again. The second syllable is pronounced with the "i" vowel sound, and the final syllable starts with the stress on the "l" consonant sound, followed by the "i" vowel sound. Overall, the word "sassily" is pronounced with a sassy and playful tone, perfect for describing someone who's full of attitude and confidence.

Common Misspellings for SASSILY

• zassily
• xassily
• dassily
• szssily
• sqssily
• saasily
• sazsily
• saxsily
• sadsily
• saesily
• sawsily
• sasaily
• saszily
• sasxily
• sasdily
• saseily
• saswily
• sassuly
• sassjly
• sasskly

Etymology of SASSILY

The word "sassily" is an adverb derived from the word "sassy". The etymology of "sassy" can be traced back to the mid-19th century in the United States. It is believed to derive from the dialectal British English word "sassenach", meaning a Saxon or English person. In Scottish and Irish English, "sassenach" was often used as a derogatory term for the English. Over time, "sassy" evolved to refer to someone who displayed boldness, impudence, or cheekiness, often characterized by talking back or giving disrespectful responses. The adverb form "sassily" is created by adding the -ly suffix to "sassy", indicating the manner or style in which someone acts sassy.