How to pronounce federally
Say it like FED-uh-ruh-lee. Federally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED).
- FED
- uh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Federally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 federally
American and British speakers say federally in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛdərəli/ in the US and /ˈfɛdərəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FED-uh-ruh-lee.
What does federally mean?
- In a federal manner.
Where does federally come from?
From federal + -ly.
Questions about saying federally
How do you pronounce federally?
Say FED-uh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛdərəli/. In British English it is /ˈfɛdərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in federally?
Federally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FED). Broken into parts: FED · uh · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say federally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛdərəli/ and the British form is /ˈfɛdərəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.