How to pronounce brutally
Say it like BROO-tuh-lee. Brutally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO).
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- BROO
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brutally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep 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 brutally
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BROO-tuh-lee.
What does brutally mean?
- in a vicious manner“he was viciously attacked”
Where does brutally come from?
From brutal + -ly.
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Questions about saying brutally
How do you pronounce brutally?
Say BROO-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrutəli/. In British English it is /ˈbruːtəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brutally?
Brutally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROO). Broken into parts: BROO · tuh · lee.
Is brutally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbruːtəli/ (BROO-tuh-lee).