How to pronounce drawly
Say it like DRAW-lee. Drawly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAW).
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- DRAW
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Drawly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DRAWSay 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 drawly
American and British speakers say drawly in essentially the same way: /ˈdrɔli/ in the US and /ˈdrɔːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DRAW-lee.
What does drawly mean?
- Having a drawling sound.
Where does drawly come from?
From drawl + -y.
Words that rhyme with drawly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of drawly.
Questions about saying drawly
How do you pronounce drawly?
Say DRAW-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrɔli/. In British English it is /ˈdrɔːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in drawly?
Drawly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DRAW). Broken into parts: DRAW · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say drawly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrɔli/ and the British form is /ˈdrɔːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.