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