How to pronounce fearfully
Say it like FEER-fuh-lee. Fearfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪrfəli/FEER-fuh-lee
UK British/ˈfɪəfəli/FEER-fuh-lee
- FEER
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fearfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 fearfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FEER-fuh-lee.
What does fearfully mean?
adverb
- In a fearful manner; characterized by fear.“I stepped fearfully into the pitch-dark cave.”
- very; very much.“He's a fearfully good striker.”
Where does fearfully come from?
From fearful + -ly.
Words that rhyme with fearfully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fearfully.
Questions about saying fearfully
How do you pronounce fearfully?
Say FEER-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪrfəli/. In British English it is /ˈfɪəfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fearfully?
Fearfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEER). Broken into parts: FEER · fuh · lee.
Is fearfully pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪəfəli/ (FEER-fuh-lee).