How to pronounce scuffly
Say it like SKUHF-lee. Scuffly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHF).
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- SKUHF
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuffly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHFSay 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 scuffly
American and British speakers say scuffly in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌfli/ in the US and /ˈskʌfli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHF-lee.
What does scuffly mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a scuffle.“I heard a scuffly sound outside the front door.”
Where does scuffly come from?
From scuffle + -y.
Words that rhyme with scuffly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scuffly.
Questions about saying scuffly
How do you pronounce scuffly?
Say SKUHF-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌfli/. In British English it is /ˈskʌfli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuffly?
Scuffly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHF). Broken into parts: SKUHF · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say scuffly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌfli/ and the British form is /ˈskʌfli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.