How to pronounce fractionally
Say it like FRAK-shuh-nuh-lee. Fractionally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
- FRAK
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fractionally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 fractionally
American and British speakers say fractionally in essentially the same way: /ˈfrækʃənəli/ in the US and /ˈfrækʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRAK-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does fractionally mean?
- In a fractional manner“One twin was fractionally older than the other.”
Where does fractionally come from?
From fractional + -ly.
Questions about saying fractionally
How do you pronounce fractionally?
Say FRAK-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrækʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˈfrækʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fractionally?
Fractionally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · shuh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fractionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrækʃənəli/ and the British form is /ˈfrækʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.