How to pronounce fluently
Say it like FLOO-unt-lee. Fluently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fluently. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FLOO
- unt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep 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 fluently
American and British speakers say fluently in essentially the same way: /ˈfluəntli/ in the US and /ˈfluːəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLOO-unt-lee.
What does fluently mean?
- In a fluent manner, as expressing oneself easily, especially in a foreign language.“He lived in Mexico, so he is able to speak Spanish fluently.”
- In a fluent manner, as having graceful movements.
- In a fluent manner, as literally flowing.
Where does fluently come from?
From fluent + -ly.
Questions about saying fluently
How do you pronounce fluently?
Say FLOO-unt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfluəntli/. In British English it is /ˈfluːəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluently?
Fluently has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOO). Broken into parts: FLOO · unt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fluently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfluəntli/ and the British form is /ˈfluːəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.