How to pronounce ritually
Say it like RICH-oo-uh-lee. Ritually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH).
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- RICH
- oo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ritually pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ritually
American and British speakers say ritually in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪtʃuəli/ in the US and /ˈrɪtʃuːəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RICH-oo-uh-lee.
What does ritually mean?
- In a ritual manner.
- By habit.
Where does ritually come from?
From ritual + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with ritually
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Questions about saying ritually
How do you pronounce ritually?
Say RICH-oo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪtʃuəli/. In British English it is /ˈrɪtʃuːəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ritually?
Ritually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH). Broken into parts: RICH · oo · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ritually the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪtʃuəli/ and the British form is /ˈrɪtʃuːəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.