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