How to pronounce fitfully
Say it like FIT-fuh-lee. Fitfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT).
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- FIT
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fitfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FITSay 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 fitfully
American and British speakers say fitfully in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪtfəli/ in the US and /ˈfɪtfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIT-fuh-lee.
What does fitfully mean?
- In a fitful manner; irregularly or unsteadily.“He slept fitfully, plagued by bad dreams and a persistent cough.”
Where does fitfully come from?
From fitful + -ly.
Questions about saying fitfully
How do you pronounce fitfully?
Say FIT-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪtfəli/. In British English it is /ˈfɪtfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fitfully?
Fitfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT). Broken into parts: FIT · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fitfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪtfəli/ and the British form is /ˈfɪtfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.