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