How to pronounce dutifully
Say it like DOO-tee-fuh-lee. Dutifully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- tee
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dutifully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 dutifully
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DYOO-tee-fuh-lee.
What does dutifully mean?
- With a regard to duty; in a dutiful manner.
Where does dutifully come from?
From dutiful + -ly.
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Questions about saying dutifully
How do you pronounce dutifully?
Say DOO-tee-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdutifəli/. In British English it is /ˈdjuːtifəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dutifully?
Dutifully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · tee · fuh · lee.
Is dutifully pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdjuːtifəli/ (DYOO-tee-fuh-lee).