How to pronounce stuffily
Say it like STUHF-ih-lee. Stuffily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHF).
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- STUHF
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stuffily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 stuffily
American and British speakers say stuffily in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌfɪli/ in the US and /ˈstʌfɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHF-ih-lee.
What does stuffily mean?
- In a poorly ventilated and close manner.
- In a boring and pompous manner.“a stuffily tedious lecture on art”
- In an angry and obstinate manner.
Where does stuffily come from?
From stuffy + -ly.
Questions about saying stuffily
How do you pronounce stuffily?
Say STUHF-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌfɪli/. In British English it is /ˈstʌfɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stuffily?
Stuffily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHF). Broken into parts: STUHF · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say stuffily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌfɪli/ and the British form is /ˈstʌfɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.