How to pronounce habitually
Say it like huh-BICH-oo-uh-lee. Habitually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BICH).
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- huh
- BICH
- oo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habitually pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 habitually
American and British speakers say habitually in essentially the same way: /həˈbɪtʃuəli/ in the US and /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-BICH-oo-uh-lee.
What does habitually mean?
- By habit; in a habitual manner.“He is habitually inattentive of time.”
- Occurring regularly or usually.“Professor Franklein is habitually pessimistic.”
Where does habitually come from?
From habitual + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with habitually
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Questions about saying habitually
How do you pronounce habitually?
Say huh-BICH-oo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /həˈbɪtʃuəli/. In British English it is /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habitually?
Habitually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BICH). Broken into parts: huh · BICH · oo · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say habitually the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈbɪtʃuəli/ and the British form is /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.