How to pronounce blowsily
Say it like BLOW-zih-lee. Blowsily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOW).
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- BLOW
- zih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blowsily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of blowsily
American and British speakers say blowsily in essentially the same way: /ˈblaʊzɪli/ in the US and /ˈblaʊzɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOW-zih-lee.
What does blowsily mean?
- In a blowsy manner.
Where does blowsily come from?
From blowsy + -ly.
Questions about saying blowsily
How do you pronounce blowsily?
Say BLOW-zih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaʊzɪli/. In British English it is /ˈblaʊzɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blowsily?
Blowsily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOW). Broken into parts: BLOW · zih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say blowsily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblaʊzɪli/ and the British form is /ˈblaʊzɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.