How to pronounce locally
Say it like LOH-kuh-lee. Locally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce locally. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOH
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep 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 locally
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-kuh-lee.
What does locally mean?
- by a particular locality“it was locally decided”
- to a restricted area of the body“apply this medicine topically”
Where does locally come from?
From local + -ly.
Words that rhyme with locally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of locally.
Questions about saying locally
How do you pronounce locally?
Say LOH-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊkəli/. In British English it is /ˈləʊkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locally?
Locally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kuh · lee.
Is locally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊkəli/ (LOH-kuh-lee).