How to pronounce ruddily
Say it like RUHD-uh-lee. Ruddily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHD).
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- RUHD
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruddily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ruddily
American and British speakers say ruddily in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌdəli/ in the US and /ˈrʌdɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHD-ih-lee.
What does ruddily mean?
- In a ruddy way; with red color.
Where does ruddily come from?
From ruddy + -ly.
Questions about saying ruddily
How do you pronounce ruddily?
Say RUHD-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌdəli/. In British English it is /ˈrʌdɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruddily?
Ruddily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHD). Broken into parts: RUHD · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ruddily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌdəli/ and the British form is /ˈrʌdɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.