How to pronounce smugly
Say it like SMUHG-lee. Smugly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG).
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- SMUHG
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smugly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMUHGSay 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 smugly
American and British speakers say smugly in essentially the same way: /ˈsmʌɡli/ in the US and /ˈsmʌɡli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMUHG-lee.
What does smugly mean?
- In a self-satisfied manner.“He was smirking smugly at us.”
Where does smugly come from?
From smug + -ly.
Words that rhyme with smugly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of smugly.
Questions about saying smugly
How do you pronounce smugly?
Say SMUHG-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmʌɡli/. In British English it is /ˈsmʌɡli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smugly?
Smugly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMUHG). Broken into parts: SMUHG · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say smugly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmʌɡli/ and the British form is /ˈsmʌɡli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.