How to pronounce robustly
Say it like roh-BUHST-lee. Robustly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHST).
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- roh
- BUHST
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Robustly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BUHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of robustly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: roh-BUHST-lee.
What does robustly mean?
- In a robust manner.
Where does robustly come from?
From robust + -ly.
Words that rhyme with robustly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of robustly.
Questions about saying robustly
How do you pronounce robustly?
Say roh-BUHST-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌroʊˈbʌstli/. In British English it is /ˌrəʊˈbʌstli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in robustly?
Robustly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUHST). Broken into parts: roh · BUHST · lee.
Is robustly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌrəʊˈbʌstli/ (roh-BUHST-lee).