How to pronounce casually
Say it like KAZH-uh-wuh-lee. Casually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAZH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce casually. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAZH
- uh
- wuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Casually pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wuhKeep 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 casually
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: KAZH-oor-lee.
What does casually mean?
- not methodically or according to plan“he dealt with his course work casually”
- in an unconcerned manner“glanced casually at the headlines”
Where does casually come from?
From Middle English casually, casuelly, casuali, casuely, equivalent to casual + -ly.
Questions about saying casually
How do you pronounce casually?
Say KAZH-uh-wuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæʒəwəli/. In British English it is /ˈkæʒʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in casually?
Casually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAZH). Broken into parts: KAZH · uh · wuh · lee.
Is casually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈkæʒʊəli/ (KAZH-oor-lee).