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