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