How to pronounce luckily
Say it like LUHK-uh-lee. Luckily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK).
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- LUHK
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luckily pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 luckily
American and British speakers say luckily in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌkəli/ in the US and /ˈlʌkɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHK-ih-lee.
What does luckily mean?
- by good fortune“fortunately the weather was good”
Where does luckily come from?
From lucky + -ly.
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Questions about saying luckily
How do you pronounce luckily?
Say LUHK-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌkəli/. In British English it is /ˈlʌkɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luckily?
Luckily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK). Broken into parts: LUHK · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say luckily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌkəli/ and the British form is /ˈlʌkɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.