How to pronounce fatefully
Say it like FAYT-fuh-lee. Fatefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYT).
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- FAYT
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fatefully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYTSay 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 fatefully
American and British speakers say fatefully in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪtfəli/ in the US and /ˈfeɪtfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYT-fuh-lee.
What does fatefully mean?
- In a fateful manner.
Where does fatefully come from?
From fateful + -ly.
Words that rhyme with fatefully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fatefully.
Questions about saying fatefully
How do you pronounce fatefully?
Say FAYT-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪtfəli/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪtfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fatefully?
Fatefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYT). Broken into parts: FAYT · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fatefully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪtfəli/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪtfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.