How to pronounce curmudgeonly
Say it like ker-MUHJ-un-lee. Curmudgeonly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHJ).
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- ker
- MUHJ
- un
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Curmudgeonly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MUHJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of curmudgeonly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-MUHJ-un-lee.
What does curmudgeonly mean?
- Characteristic of a curmudgeon; churlish.
Where does curmudgeonly come from?
From curmudgeon + -ly.
Questions about saying curmudgeonly
How do you pronounce curmudgeonly?
Say ker-MUHJ-un-lee. The American pronunciation is /kərˈmʌdʒənli/. In British English it is /kəˈmʌdʒənli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in curmudgeonly?
Curmudgeonly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHJ). Broken into parts: ker · MUHJ · un · lee.
Is curmudgeonly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈmʌdʒənli/ (kuh-MUHJ-un-lee).