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