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