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