How to pronounce aboriginally
Say it like ab-uh-RIJ-uh-nuh-lee. Aboriginally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIJ).
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- ab
- uh
- RIJ
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aboriginally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 aboriginally
American and British speakers say aboriginally in essentially the same way: /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəli/ in the US and /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-uh-RIJ-uh-nuh-lee.
What does aboriginally mean?
- From or in the earliest known times.
- In the period before contact with Europeans (especially with reference to peoples subjected to colonization).
- By indigenous Canadians (often capitalized in this sense).
Where does aboriginally come from?
From aboriginal + -ly.
Questions about saying aboriginally
How do you pronounce aboriginally?
Say ab-uh-RIJ-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəli/. In British English it is /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aboriginally?
Aboriginally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIJ). Broken into parts: ab · uh · RIJ · uh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say aboriginally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəli/ and the British form is /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.