How to pronounce fortunately
Say it like FOR-chuh-nut-lee. Fortunately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɔrtʃənətli/FOR-chuh-nut-lee
UK British/ˈfɔːtʃənɪtli/FAW-chuh-nit-lee
- FOR
- chuh
- nut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortunately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep 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 fortunately
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-chuh-nit-lee.
What does fortunately mean?
adverb
- In a fortunate manner.
- It is (or was, etc) fortunate that.“Fortunately for Sam, his pet hamster was alive.”
Where does fortunately come from?
From fortunate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- auspiciously
- luckily
- happily
- mercifully
- thankfully
- fortuitously
- as luck would have it
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying fortunately
How do you pronounce fortunately?
Say FOR-chuh-nut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrtʃənətli/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːtʃənɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortunately?
Fortunately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · chuh · nut · lee.
Is fortunately 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 /ˈfɔːtʃənɪtli/ (FAW-chuh-nit-lee).