How to pronounce previously
Say it like PREE-vee-uh-slee. Previously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpriviəsli/PREE-vee-uh-slee
UK British/ˈpriːvɪəsli/PREE-veer-slee
- PREE
- vee
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Previously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of previously
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: PREE-veer-slee.
What does previously mean?
adverb
- At an earlier time; already.“The discovery of a previously unknown species had taken place nearly two years previously.”
- Recapitulating the preceding episodes of a series.
Where does previously come from?
From previous + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- antecedently
Questions about saying previously
How do you pronounce previously?
Say PREE-vee-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpriviəsli/. In British English it is /ˈpriːvɪəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in previously?
Previously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREE). Broken into parts: PREE · vee · uh · slee.
Is previously pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈpriːvɪəsli/ (PREE-veer-slee).