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