How to pronounce sullied
Say it like SUHL-eed. Sullied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- eed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sullied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sullied
American and British speakers say sullied in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlid/ in the US and /ˈsʌliːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-eed.
What does sullied mean?
- Stained, soiled.
- Defiled, tainted.
- simple past and past participle of sully How to pronounce sully
Where does sullied come from?
From sully + -ied (suffix forming participial adjectives and past participal forms of verbs ending in -y).
Questions about saying sullied
How do you pronounce sullied?
Say SUHL-eed. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlid/. In British English it is /ˈsʌliːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sullied?
Sullied has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · eed.
Do Americans and Brits say sullied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlid/ and the British form is /ˈsʌliːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.