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