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