How to pronounce globally
Say it like GLOH-buh-lee. Globally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH).
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- GLOH
- buh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Globally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhKeep 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 globally
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOH-buh-lee.
What does globally mean?
- with respect to the whole earth“think globally, not locally”
- throughout the world“She is internationally known”“this is globally significant”
Where does globally come from?
From global + -ly.
Questions about saying globally
How do you pronounce globally?
Say GLOH-buh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡloʊbəli/. In British English it is /ˈɡləʊbəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in globally?
Globally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH). Broken into parts: GLOH · buh · lee.
Is globally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡləʊbəli/ (GLOH-buh-lee).