How to pronounce grisly
Say it like GRIZ-lee. Grisly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ).
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- GRIZ
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grisly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIZSay 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 grisly
American and British speakers say grisly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪzli/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪzli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIZ-lee.
What does grisly mean?
- Horrifyingly repellent; gruesome, terrifying.“The photographs of the killings depict a grisly scene.”
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Words that rhyme with grisly
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Words that sound like grisly
Questions about saying grisly
How do you pronounce grisly?
Say GRIZ-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪzli/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪzli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grisly?
Grisly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIZ). Broken into parts: GRIZ · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say grisly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪzli/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪzli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as grisly?
Grisly sounds the same as grizzly in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.