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