How to pronounce funnily
Say it like FUHN-uh-lee. Funnily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN).
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- FUHN
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Funnily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep 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 funnily
American and British speakers say funnily in essentially the same way: /ˈfʌnəli/ in the US and /ˈfʌnəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUHN-uh-lee.
What does funnily mean?
- In a funny or amusing manner.
- In a strange or unexpected manner, especially of a coincidence.“Who, Bob? I just ran into him last week, funnily enough.”
Where does funnily come from?
From funny + -ly.
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Questions about saying funnily
How do you pronounce funnily?
Say FUHN-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌnəli/. In British English it is /ˈfʌnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in funnily?
Funnily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHN). Broken into parts: FUHN · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say funnily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʌnəli/ and the British form is /ˈfʌnəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.