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