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