How to pronounce cheerfully
Say it like CHEER-fuh-lee. Cheerfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER).
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- CHEER
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheerfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEERSay 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 cheerfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHEER-fuh-lee.
What does cheerfully mean?
- In a cheerful manner.
Where does cheerfully come from?
From Middle English cherefully; equivalent to cheerful + -ly.
Words that rhyme with cheerfully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheerfully.
Questions about saying cheerfully
How do you pronounce cheerfully?
Say CHEER-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪrfəli/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪəfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheerfully?
Cheerfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEER). Broken into parts: CHEER · fuh · lee.
Is cheerfully pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɪəfəli/ (CHEER-fuh-lee).