How to pronounce faithfully
Say it like FAYTH-fuh-lee. Faithfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYTH).
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- FAYTH
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faithfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 faithfully
American and British speakers say faithfully in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪθfəli/ in the US and /ˈfeɪθfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYTH-fuh-lee.
What does faithfully mean?
- In a faithful manner.
- A conventional formula for ending a letter, used when the salutation addresses the person for whom the letter is intended using an honorific.
Where does faithfully come from?
From Middle English feithfulli, equivalent to faithful + -ly.
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Questions about saying faithfully
How do you pronounce faithfully?
Say FAYTH-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪθfəli/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪθfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faithfully?
Faithfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYTH). Broken into parts: FAYTH · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say faithfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪθfəli/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪθfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.