How to pronounce respectfully
Say it like rih-SPEKT-fuh-lee. Respectfully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEKT).
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- rih
- SPEKT
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Respectfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fuhKeep 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 respectfully
American and British speakers say respectfully in essentially the same way: /rɪˈspɛktfəli/ in the US and /rɪˈspɛktfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SPEKT-fuh-lee.
What does respectfully mean?
- In a respectful manner.
Where does respectfully come from?
From respectful + -ly.
Questions about saying respectfully
How do you pronounce respectfully?
Say rih-SPEKT-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈspɛktfəli/. In British English it is /rɪˈspɛktfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in respectfully?
Respectfully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEKT). Broken into parts: rih · SPEKT · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say respectfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈspɛktfəli/ and the British form is /rɪˈspɛktfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.