How to pronounce emotionally
Say it like EE-mohsh-nuh-lee. Emotionally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce emotionally. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EE
- mohsh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Emotionally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mohshGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep 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 emotionally
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ih-MOH-shuh-nuh-lee.
Other ways to say emotionally
Emotionally also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ih-MOHSH-nuh-lee /ɪˈmoʊʃnəli/
What does emotionally mean?
- in an emotional manner“at the funeral he spoke emotionally”
- with regard to emotions“emotionally secure”
Where does emotionally come from?
From emotional + -ly.
Questions about saying emotionally
How do you pronounce emotionally?
Say EE-mohsh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈiˌmoʊʃnəli/. In British English it is /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in emotionally?
Emotionally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · mohsh · nuh · lee.
Is emotionally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ (ih-MOH-shuh-nuh-lee).