How to pronounce stupidly
Say it like STOO-pud-lee. Stupidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce stupidly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STOO
- pud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stupidly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stupidly
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: STYOO-pud-lee.
What does stupidly mean?
- In a stupid manner.“She gazed stupidly after him.”
- To an extreme or excessive degree; absurdly.
Where does stupidly come from?
From stupid + -ly.
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Questions about saying stupidly
How do you pronounce stupidly?
Say STOO-pud-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstupədli/. In British English it is /ˈstjuːpədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stupidly?
Stupidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOO). Broken into parts: STOO · pud · lee.
Is stupidly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈstjuːpədli/ (STYOO-pud-lee).