How to pronounce crucially
Say it like KROO-shuh-lee. Crucially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crucially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shuhKeep 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 crucially
American and British speakers say crucially in essentially the same way: /ˈkruʃəli/ in the US and /ˈkruːʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROO-shuh-lee.
What does crucially mean?
- In a crucial manner.
Where does crucially come from?
From crucial + -ly.
Questions about saying crucially
How do you pronounce crucially?
Say KROO-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkruʃəli/. In British English it is /ˈkruːʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crucially?
Crucially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · shuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say crucially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkruʃəli/ and the British form is /ˈkruːʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.