How to pronounce gradually
Say it like GRAJ-oo-uh-lee. Gradually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAJ).
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US American/ˈɡrædʒuəli/GRAJ-oo-uh-lee
UK British/ˈɡrædjʊli/GRAD-yuu-lee
- GRAJ
- oo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gradually pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep 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 gradually
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: GRAD-yuu-lee.
What does gradually mean?
adverb
- in a gradual manner“the snake moved gradually toward its victim”
Where does gradually come from?
From gradual + -ly.
Questions about saying gradually
How do you pronounce gradually?
Say GRAJ-oo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrædʒuəli/. In British English it is /ˈɡrædjʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gradually?
Gradually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAJ). Broken into parts: GRAJ · oo · uh · lee.
Is gradually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈɡrædjʊli/ (GRAD-yuu-lee).