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