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