How to pronounce bluesily
Say it like BLOO-zih-lee. Bluesily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO).
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- BLOO
- zih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluesily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 bluesily
American and British speakers say bluesily in essentially the same way: /ˈbluzɪli/ in the US and /ˈbluːzɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLOO-zih-lee.
What does bluesily mean?
- In a bluesy manner.
Where does bluesily come from?
From bluesy + -ly.
Questions about saying bluesily
How do you pronounce bluesily?
Say BLOO-zih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbluzɪli/. In British English it is /ˈbluːzɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluesily?
Bluesily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLOO). Broken into parts: BLOO · zih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say bluesily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbluzɪli/ and the British form is /ˈbluːzɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.