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