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