How to pronounce nebulously
Say it like NEB-yuu-luh-slee. Nebulously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB).
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- NEB
- yuu
- luh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nebulously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nebulously
American and British speakers say nebulously in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛbjʊləsli/ in the US and /ˈnɛbjʊləsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEB-yuu-luh-slee.
What does nebulously mean?
- In a manner like that of a cloud or haze.“The vapor drifted nebulously into the hall.”
- As if viewed through a cloud or haze.
- Vaguely, without clear purpose or specific intention.“He waved his hand nebulously in the direction he intended to go.”
Where does nebulously come from?
From nebulous + -ly.
Questions about saying nebulously
How do you pronounce nebulously?
Say NEB-yuu-luh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛbjʊləsli/. In British English it is /ˈnɛbjʊləsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nebulously?
Nebulously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB). Broken into parts: NEB · yuu · luh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say nebulously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛbjʊləsli/ and the British form is /ˈnɛbjʊləsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.