How to pronounce angrily
Say it like ANG-gruh-lee. Angrily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
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- ANG
- gruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angrily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of angrily
American and British speakers say angrily in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋɡrəli/ in the US and /ˈæŋɡrɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-grih-lee.
What does angrily mean?
- In an angry manner; under the influence of anger.“"Leave me alone for once," she said angrily.”
Where does angrily come from?
From Middle English angrily, equivalent to angry + -ly.
Questions about saying angrily
How do you pronounce angrily?
Say ANG-gruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡrəli/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡrɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angrily?
Angrily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · gruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say angrily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋɡrəli/ and the British form is /ˈæŋɡrɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.