How to pronounce powerfully
Say it like POW-er-flee. Powerfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpaʊɚfli/POW-er-flee
UK British/ˈpaʊfəli/POW-fuh-lee
- POW
- er
- flee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powerfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of powerfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-fuh-lee.
What does powerfully mean?
adverb
- In a powerful manner.
Where does powerfully come from?
From powerful + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- forcefully
- strongly
- vigorously
- potently
Questions about saying powerfully
How do you pronounce powerfully?
Say POW-er-flee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊɚfli/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powerfully?
Powerfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · er · flee.
Is powerfully pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpaʊfəli/ (POW-fuh-lee).