How to pronounce correctly
Say it like kuh-REKT-lee. Correctly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKT).
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- kuh
- REKT
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Correctly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of correctly
American and British speakers say correctly in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɛktli/ in the US and /kəˈrɛktli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-REKT-lee.
What does correctly mean?
- in an accurate manner“the flower had been correctly depicted by his son”“he guessed right”
Where does correctly come from?
From correct + -ly.
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Questions about saying correctly
How do you pronounce correctly?
Say kuh-REKT-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɛktli/. In British English it is /kəˈrɛktli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in correctly?
Correctly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REKT). Broken into parts: kuh · REKT · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say correctly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɛktli/ and the British form is /kəˈrɛktli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.