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