How to pronounce graciously
Say it like GRAY-shuh-slee. Graciously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- shuh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graciously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of graciously
American and British speakers say graciously in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-shuh-slee.
What does graciously mean?
- In a gracious manner; with grace and courtesy.
Where does graciously come from?
From Middle English graciously, graciousliche; equivalent to gracious + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with graciously
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Questions about saying graciously
How do you pronounce graciously?
Say GRAY-shuh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graciously?
Graciously has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · shuh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say graciously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.