How to pronounce foully
Say it like FOWL-lee. Foully has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWL).
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- FOWL
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foully
American and British speakers say foully in essentially the same way: /ˈfaʊlli/ in the US and /ˈfaʊlli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOWL-lee.
What does foully mean?
- In a foul manner; revoltingly.
Where does foully come from?
Inherited from Middle English foully, from Old English fūllīċe; by surface analysis, foul + ly.
Questions about saying foully
How do you pronounce foully?
Say FOWL-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊlli/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foully?
Foully has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWL). Broken into parts: FOWL · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say foully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaʊlli/ and the British form is /ˈfaʊlli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.