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