How to pronounce officially
Say it like uh-FISH-uh-lee. Officially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FISH).
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- uh
- FISH
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Officially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 officially
American and British speakers say officially in essentially the same way: /əˈfɪʃəli/ in the US and /əˈfɪʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FISH-uh-lee.
What does officially mean?
- in an official role“officially, he is in charge”“officially responsible”
- with official authorization“the club will be formally recognized”
Where does officially come from?
From official + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with officially
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Questions about saying officially
How do you pronounce officially?
Say uh-FISH-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɪʃəli/. In British English it is /əˈfɪʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in officially?
Officially has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FISH). Broken into parts: uh · FISH · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say officially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɪʃəli/ and the British form is /əˈfɪʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.