How to pronounce hugely
Say it like HYOOJ-lee. Hugely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOOJ).
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- HYOOJ
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hugely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYOOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hugely
American and British speakers say hugely in essentially the same way: /ˈhjudʒli/ in the US and /ˈhjuːdʒli/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYOOJ-lee.
What does hugely mean?
- extremely“he was enormously popular”
Where does hugely come from?
From Middle English hugely, hugeliche, equivalent to huge + -ly.
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Questions about saying hugely
How do you pronounce hugely?
Say HYOOJ-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjudʒli/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːdʒli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hugely?
Hugely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOOJ). Broken into parts: HYOOJ · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say hugely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhjudʒli/ and the British form is /ˈhjuːdʒli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.