How to pronounce tonguely
Say it like TUHNG-lee. Tonguely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHNG).
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- TUHNG
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tonguely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNGSay 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 tonguely
American and British speakers say tonguely in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌŋli/ in the US and /ˈtʌŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHNG-lee.
What does tonguely mean?
- Of or pertaining to the tongue; lingual.
- Pertaining or relating to languages; lingual, linguistic.
Where does tonguely come from?
From tongue + -ly (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, with the sense “appearing like or resembling [what is denoted by the noun]”).
Questions about saying tonguely
How do you pronounce tonguely?
Say TUHNG-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌŋli/. In British English it is /ˈtʌŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tonguely?
Tonguely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHNG). Broken into parts: TUHNG · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say tonguely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌŋli/ and the British form is /ˈtʌŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.