How to pronounce wormily
Say it like WUR-muh-lee. Wormily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- muh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wormily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wormily
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUH-muh-lih.
What does wormily mean?
- In a manner reminding of a worm, with much twisting and turning.
Where does wormily come from?
From wormy + -ly.
Questions about saying wormily
How do you pronounce wormily?
Say WUR-muh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝməli/. In British English it is /ˈwəməlɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wormily?
Wormily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · muh · lee.
Is wormily pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwəməlɪ/ (WUH-muh-lih).