How to pronounce informally
Say it like in-FOR-muh-lee. Informally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- in
- FOR
- muh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Informally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep 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 informally
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FAW-muh-lee.
What does informally mean?
- In an irregular or informal manner; without the usual forms.“informally dressed”
Where does informally come from?
From informal + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with informally
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Questions about saying informally
How do you pronounce informally?
Say in-FOR-muh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɔrməli/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfɔːməli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in informally?
Informally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: in · FOR · muh · lee.
Is informally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪnˈfɔːməli/ (in-FAW-muh-lee).