How to pronounce royally
Say it like ROY-uh-lee. Royally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROY).
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- ROY
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Royally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- 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 royally
American and British speakers say royally in essentially the same way: /ˈrɔɪəli/ in the US and /ˈrɔɪəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROY-uh-lee.
What does royally mean?
- In a royal manner; in a manner having to do with royalty.“Unless it was decreed royally, it never got done.”
- Excessively; thoroughly.
Where does royally come from?
From royal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with royally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of royally.
Questions about saying royally
How do you pronounce royally?
Say ROY-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɔɪəli/. In British English it is /ˈrɔɪəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in royally?
Royally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROY). Broken into parts: ROY · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say royally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɔɪəli/ and the British form is /ˈrɔɪəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.