How to pronounce rightfully
Say it like RYTE-fuh-lee. Rightfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYTE).
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- RYTE
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rightfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 rightfully
American and British speakers say rightfully in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪtfəli/ in the US and /ˈraɪtfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RYTE-fuh-lee.
What does rightfully mean?
- In accordance with what is right or just.
- Rightly, correctly.
Where does rightfully come from?
From Middle English ryghtefully, equivalent to rightful + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with rightfully
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Questions about saying rightfully
How do you pronounce rightfully?
Say RYTE-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪtfəli/. In British English it is /ˈraɪtfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rightfully?
Rightfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RYTE). Broken into parts: RYTE · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say rightfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪtfəli/ and the British form is /ˈraɪtfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.