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