How to pronounce optionally
Say it like AHP-shuh-nuh-lee. Optionally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHP).
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- AHP
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optionally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 optionally
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does optionally mean?
- In an optional manner; not mandatorily.
Where does optionally come from?
From optional + -ly.
Questions about saying optionally
How do you pronounce optionally?
Say AHP-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˈɒpʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optionally?
Optionally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHP). Broken into parts: AHP · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is optionally pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒpʃənəli/ (OP-shuh-nuh-lee).