How to pronounce movingly
Say it like MOO-ving-lee. Movingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO).
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- MOO
- ving
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Movingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vingKeep 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 movingly
American and British speakers say movingly in essentially the same way: /ˈmuvɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈmuːvɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOO-ving-lee.
What does movingly mean?
- In a moving manner.
Where does movingly come from?
From moving + -ly.
Words that rhyme with movingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of movingly.
Questions about saying movingly
How do you pronounce movingly?
Say MOO-ving-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmuvɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈmuːvɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in movingly?
Movingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOO). Broken into parts: MOO · ving · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say movingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmuvɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈmuːvɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.