How to pronounce wurly
Say it like WUR-lee. Wurly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR).
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- WUR
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wurly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wurly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUR-lee.
What does wurly mean?
- Of an object: derisorily small, tiny; of a person: puny, stunted.
- gnarled, knotted; wizened, wrinkled.
- Alternative spelling of wurley.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with wurly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wurly.
Questions about saying wurly
How do you pronounce wurly?
Say WUR-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɝli/. In British English it is /ˈwɜːliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wurly?
Wurly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUR). Broken into parts: WUR · lee.
Is wurly 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 /ˈwɜːliː/ (WUR-lee).