How to pronounce blissfully
Say it like BLIS-fuh-lee. Blissfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIS).
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- BLIS
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blissfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep 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 blissfully
American and British speakers say blissfully in essentially the same way: /ˈblɪsfəli/ in the US and /ˈblɪsfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLIS-fuh-lee.
What does blissfully mean?
- In a blissful, happy or joyful manner.
Where does blissfully come from?
From Middle English blisfully, blisfulliche, blisvolliche, equivalent to blissful + -ly.
Questions about saying blissfully
How do you pronounce blissfully?
Say BLIS-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɪsfəli/. In British English it is /ˈblɪsfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blissfully?
Blissfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLIS). Broken into parts: BLIS · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say blissfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblɪsfəli/ and the British form is /ˈblɪsfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.