How to pronounce thusly
Say it like THUHS-lee. Thusly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHS).
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- THUHS
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thusly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THUHSSay 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 thusly
American and British speakers say thusly in essentially the same way: /ˈðʌsli/ in the US and /ˈðʌsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: THUHS-lee.
What does thusly mean?
- thus (in this way).
- thus (therefore)
Where does thusly come from?
From thus + -ly, dating from the 19th century, seemingly coined by educated writers to make fun of uneducated persons trying to sound genteel, with a false inference that thus is not an adverb.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying thusly
How do you pronounce thusly?
Say THUHS-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈðʌsli/. In British English it is /ˈðʌsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thusly?
Thusly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THUHS). Broken into parts: THUHS · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say thusly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈðʌsli/ and the British form is /ˈðʌsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.