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