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