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