How to pronounce grimly
Say it like GRIM-lee. Grimly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce grimly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GRIM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grimly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIMSay this part loudest and longest. 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 grimly
American and British speakers say grimly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪmli/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIM-lee.
What does grimly mean?
- In a grim manner.
Where does grimly come from?
From Middle English grymly, grimliche, from Old English grimlīċe, equivalent to grim + -ly.
Words that rhyme with grimly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grimly.
Questions about saying grimly
How do you pronounce grimly?
Say GRIM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪmli/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grimly?
Grimly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM). Broken into parts: GRIM · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say grimly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪmli/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.