How to pronounce crawly
Say it like KRAW-lee. Crawly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce crawly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRAW
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crawly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crawly
American and British speakers say crawly in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɔli/ in the US and /ˈkrɔːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRAW-lee.
What does crawly mean?
- Crawling around.
- As if covered in moving things such as insects.
Where does crawly come from?
From crawl + -y.
Words that rhyme with crawly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crawly.
Questions about saying crawly
How do you pronounce crawly?
Say KRAW-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɔli/. In British English it is /ˈkrɔːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crawly?
Crawly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAW). Broken into parts: KRAW · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say crawly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɔli/ and the British form is /ˈkrɔːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.