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