How to pronounce dreamily
Say it like DREE-mih-lee. Dreamily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREE).
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- DREE
- mih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dreamily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mihKeep 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 dreamily
American and British speakers say dreamily in essentially the same way: /ˈdrimɪli/ in the US and /ˈdriːmɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DREE-mih-lee.
What does dreamily mean?
- In a dreamy manner.
Where does dreamily come from?
From dreamy + -ly.
Questions about saying dreamily
How do you pronounce dreamily?
Say DREE-mih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdrimɪli/. In British English it is /ˈdriːmɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dreamily?
Dreamily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DREE). Broken into parts: DREE · mih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say dreamily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdrimɪli/ and the British form is /ˈdriːmɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.