How to pronounce grumpily
Say it like GRUHM-pih-lee. Grumpily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce grumpily. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GRUHM
- pih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grumpily 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.
- pihKeep 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 grumpily
American and British speakers say grumpily in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌmpɪli/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌmpɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHM-pih-lee.
What does grumpily mean?
- In a grumpy manner; in a cranky manner.
Where does grumpily come from?
From grumpy + -ly.
Questions about saying grumpily
How do you pronounce grumpily?
Say GRUHM-pih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌmpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌmpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grumpily?
Grumpily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM). Broken into parts: GRUHM · pih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say grumpily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌmpɪli/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌmpɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.