How to pronounce snugly
Say it like SNUHG-lee. Snugly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHG).
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- SNUHG
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snugly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNUHGSay 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 snugly
American and British speakers say snugly in essentially the same way: /ˈsnʌɡli/ in the US and /ˈsnʌɡli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SNUHG-lee.
What does snugly mean?
- Tightly; with limited space to move; in a snug manner.“The peg fit so snugly in the hole that it couldn't be pulled out by hand.”
Where does snugly come from?
From snug + -ly.
Words that rhyme with snugly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snugly.
Questions about saying snugly
How do you pronounce snugly?
Say SNUHG-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsnʌɡli/. In British English it is /ˈsnʌɡli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snugly?
Snugly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SNUHG). Broken into parts: SNUHG · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say snugly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsnʌɡli/ and the British form is /ˈsnʌɡli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.