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