How to pronounce scrappily
Say it like SKRAP-ih-lee. Scrappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAP).
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- SKRAP
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scrappily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep 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 scrappily
American and British speakers say scrappily in essentially the same way: /ˈskræpɪli/ in the US and /ˈskræpɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRAP-ih-lee.
What does scrappily mean?
- In a scrappy manner“The team played scrappily, even though everyone expected them to lose.”
Where does scrappily come from?
From scrappy + -ly.
Questions about saying scrappily
How do you pronounce scrappily?
Say SKRAP-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskræpɪli/. In British English it is /ˈskræpɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scrappily?
Scrappily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRAP). Broken into parts: SKRAP · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say scrappily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskræpɪli/ and the British form is /ˈskræpɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.