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