How to pronounce orally
Say it like OR-uh-lee. Orally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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US American/ˈɔrəli/OR-uh-lee
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- OR
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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.
What does orally mean?
adverb
- By mouth.“This medicine is taken orally. Swallowing a pill sure beats getting a shot every day.”
- Spoken as opposed to written.“I took the make-up test orally because my arm is still in a cast.”
Where does orally come from?
From oral + -ly.
Questions about saying orally
How do you pronounce orally?
Say OR-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orally?
Orally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · uh · lee.