How to pronounce hungrily
Say it like HUHNG-gruh-lee. Hungrily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG).
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- HUHNG
- gruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hungrily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hungrily
American and British speakers say hungrily in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/ in the US and /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHNG-gruh-lee.
What does hungrily mean?
- In a hungry way or manner; with hunger.
Where does hungrily come from?
Inherited from Middle English hungryly, equivalent to hungry + -ly.
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Questions about saying hungrily
How do you pronounce hungrily?
Say HUHNG-gruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/. In British English it is /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hungrily?
Hungrily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHNG). Broken into parts: HUHNG · gruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say hungrily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/ and the British form is /ˈhʌŋɡrəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.