How to pronounce shrewdly
Say it like SHROOD-lee. Shrewdly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHROOD).
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- SHROOD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shrewdly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shrewdly
American and British speakers say shrewdly in essentially the same way: /ˈʃrudli/ in the US and /ˈʃruːdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHROOD-lee.
What does shrewdly mean?
- In a shrewd manner.
Where does shrewdly come from?
Inherited from Middle English schrewedly (“wickedly, harshly”).
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Words that rhyme with shrewdly
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Questions about saying shrewdly
How do you pronounce shrewdly?
Say SHROOD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃrudli/. In British English it is /ˈʃruːdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shrewdly?
Shrewdly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHROOD). Broken into parts: SHROOD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say shrewdly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃrudli/ and the British form is /ˈʃruːdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.