How to pronounce naturally
Say it like NACH-uh-ruh-lee. Naturally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH).
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- NACH
- uh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naturally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 naturally
American and British speakers say naturally in essentially the same way: /ˈnætʃərəli/ in the US and /ˈnætʃərəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NACH-uh-ruh-lee.
What does naturally mean?
- as might be expected“naturally, the lawyer sent us a huge bill”
- according to nature; by natural means; without artificial help“naturally grown flowers”
- through inherent nature“he was naturally lazy”
Where does naturally come from?
From Middle English naturally, naturaly, naturely, naturaliche, natureliche, equivalent to natural + -ly.
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Questions about saying naturally
How do you pronounce naturally?
Say NACH-uh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnætʃərəli/. In British English it is /ˈnætʃərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naturally?
Naturally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH). Broken into parts: NACH · uh · ruh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say naturally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnætʃərəli/ and the British form is /ˈnætʃərəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.