How to pronounce fundamentally
Say it like fuhn-duh-MEN-tuh-lee. Fundamentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- fuhn
- duh
- MEN
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fundamentally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 fundamentally
American and British speakers say fundamentally in essentially the same way: /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/ in the US and /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuhn-duh-MEN-tuh-lee.
What does fundamentally mean?
- in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature“He is basically dishonest”“the argument was essentially a technical one”
Where does fundamentally come from?
From fundamental + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with fundamentally
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Questions about saying fundamentally
How do you pronounce fundamentally?
Say fuhn-duh-MEN-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/. In British English it is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fundamentally?
Fundamentally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: fuhn · duh · MEN · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say fundamentally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/ and the British form is /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.