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