How to pronounce rumly
Say it like RUHM-lee. Rumly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM).
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- RUHM
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rumly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHMSay 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 rumly
American and British speakers say rumly in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌmli/ in the US and /ˈrʌmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHM-lee.
What does rumly mean?
- In a rum manner; oddly, strangely.
Where does rumly come from?
From rum + -ly.
Words that rhyme with rumly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rumly.
Questions about saying rumly
How do you pronounce rumly?
Say RUHM-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌmli/. In British English it is /ˈrʌmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rumly?
Rumly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHM). Broken into parts: RUHM · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say rumly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌmli/ and the British form is /ˈrʌmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.