How to pronounce choppily
Say it like CHOP-ih-lee. Choppily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOP).
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- CHOP
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Choppily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep 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 choppily
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: CHOP-ih-lee.
What does choppily mean?
- In a choppy manner.
Where does choppily come from?
From choppy + -ly.
Words that rhyme with choppily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of choppily.
Questions about saying choppily
How do you pronounce choppily?
Say CHOP-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɒpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choppily?
Choppily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOP). Broken into parts: CHOP · ih · lee.
Is choppily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtʃɒpɪli/ (CHOP-ih-lee).