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