How to pronounce scribbly
Say it like SKRIB-uh-lee. Scribbly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRIB).
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- SKRIB
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scribbly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 scribbly
American and British speakers say scribbly in essentially the same way: /ˈskrɪbəli/ in the US and /ˈskrɪbəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKRIB-uh-lee.
What does scribbly mean?
- Like a scribble; roughly scrawled; illegible or messy.
Where does scribbly come from?
From scribble + -y.
Questions about saying scribbly
How do you pronounce scribbly?
Say SKRIB-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskrɪbəli/. In British English it is /ˈskrɪbəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scribbly?
Scribbly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKRIB). Broken into parts: SKRIB · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say scribbly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskrɪbəli/ and the British form is /ˈskrɪbəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.