How to pronounce corruptly
Say it like kuh-RUHPT-lee. Corruptly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHPT).
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- kuh
- RUHPT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corruptly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of corruptly
American and British speakers say corruptly in essentially the same way: /kəˈrʌptli/ in the US and /kəˈrʌptli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RUHPT-lee.
What does corruptly mean?
- In a corrupt manner.
Where does corruptly come from?
From corrupt + -ly.
Words that rhyme with corruptly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corruptly.
Questions about saying corruptly
How do you pronounce corruptly?
Say kuh-RUHPT-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrʌptli/. In British English it is /kəˈrʌptli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corruptly?
Corruptly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHPT). Broken into parts: kuh · RUHPT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say corruptly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrʌptli/ and the British form is /kəˈrʌptli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.