How to pronounce gleefully
Say it like GLEE-fuh-lee. Gleefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE).
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- GLEE
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gleefully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fuhKeep 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 gleefully
American and British speakers say gleefully in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlifəli/ in the US and /ˈɡliːfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLEE-fuh-lee.
What does gleefully mean?
- With glee; joyfully
Where does gleefully come from?
From gleeful + -ly.
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Questions about saying gleefully
How do you pronounce gleefully?
Say GLEE-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlifəli/. In British English it is /ˈɡliːfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gleefully?
Gleefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE). Broken into parts: GLEE · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say gleefully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlifəli/ and the British form is /ˈɡliːfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.