To pronounce "foolishly", say FOOL-ishly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfuːlɪʃli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfuːlɪʃli/
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"foolishly" has 2 syllables: fool-ishly. It rhymes with mulishly and ghoulishly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He dressed foolishly to entertain the children.”
“Foolishly, he had decided that, because a home was the best investment, two homes were even better.”
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"Foolishly" has 2 syllables: fool · ishly.
The IPA transcription of "foolishly" is /ˈfuːlɪʃli/.
Foolishly: In a foolish manner.
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