How to pronounce meaningfully
Say it like MEE-ning-fuh-lee. Meaningfully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- ning
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meaningfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep 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 meaningfully
American and British speakers say meaningfully in essentially the same way: /ˈminɪŋfəli/ in the US and /ˈmiːnɪŋfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEE-ning-fuh-lee.
What does meaningfully mean?
- In a meaningful or significant manner.
Where does meaningfully come from?
From meaningful + -ly.
Questions about saying meaningfully
How do you pronounce meaningfully?
Say MEE-ning-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈminɪŋfəli/. In British English it is /ˈmiːnɪŋfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meaningfully?
Meaningfully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · ning · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say meaningfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈminɪŋfəli/ and the British form is /ˈmiːnɪŋfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.