How to pronounce ghoulishly
Say it like GOO-lish-lee. Ghoulishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO).
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- GOO
- lish
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ghoulishly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lishKeep 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 ghoulishly
American and British speakers say ghoulishly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡulɪʃli/ in the US and /ˈɡuːlɪʃli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GOO-lish-lee.
What does ghoulishly mean?
- In a ghoulish manner.
Where does ghoulishly come from?
From ghoulish + -ly.
Words that rhyme with ghoulishly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ghoulishly.
Questions about saying ghoulishly
How do you pronounce ghoulishly?
Say GOO-lish-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡulɪʃli/. In British English it is /ˈɡuːlɪʃli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ghoulishly?
Ghoulishly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOO). Broken into parts: GOO · lish · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ghoulishly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡulɪʃli/ and the British form is /ˈɡuːlɪʃli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.