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