How to pronounce masterfully
Say it like MAS-ter-fuu-lee. Masterfully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS).
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- MAS
- ter
- fuu
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Masterfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of masterfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: MAH-stuh-fuu-lee.
What does masterfully mean?
- In a masterful manner; in an extremely confident and competent manner.
Where does masterfully come from?
From Middle English maysterfully, maisterfullich, equivalent to masterful + -ly.
Questions about saying masterfully
How do you pronounce masterfully?
Say MAS-ter-fuu-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæstɚfʊli/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːstəfʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in masterfully?
Masterfully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAS). Broken into parts: MAS · ter · fuu · lee.
Is masterfully 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 /ˈmɑːstəfʊli/ (MAH-stuh-fuu-lee).