How to pronounce futilely
Say it like FYOO-tul-lee. Futilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO).
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- FYOO
- tul
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futilely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tulKeep 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 futilely
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FYOO-tul-lee.
What does futilely mean?
- In a futile manner.
Where does futilely come from?
From futile + -ly.
Questions about saying futilely
How do you pronounce futilely?
Say FYOO-tul-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfjutəlli/. In British English it is /ˈfjuːtəlli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futilely?
Futilely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYOO). Broken into parts: FYOO · tul · lee.
Is futilely pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfjuːtəlli/ (FYOO-tul-lee).