How to pronounce gullibly
Say it like GUHL-ih-blee. Gullibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL).
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- GUHL
- ih
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gullibly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gullibly
American and British speakers say gullibly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡʌlɪbli/ in the US and /ˈɡʌlɪbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHL-ih-blee.
What does gullibly mean?
- In a gullible way or manner.
Where does gullibly come from?
From gullible + -ly.
Questions about saying gullibly
How do you pronounce gullibly?
Say GUHL-ih-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌlɪbli/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌlɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gullibly?
Gullibly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHL). Broken into parts: GUHL · ih · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say gullibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡʌlɪbli/ and the British form is /ˈɡʌlɪbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.