How to pronounce skillfully
Say it like SKIL-fuh-lee. Skillfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIL).
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- SKIL
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skillfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 skillfully
American and British speakers say skillfully in essentially the same way: /ˈskɪlfəli/ in the US and /ˈskɪlfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKIL-fuh-lee.
What does skillfully mean?
- In a skillful manner; with skill.
Where does skillfully come from?
From Middle English skilfully, skylfully, skilfulliche, equivalent to skillful + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- handily
- skilfully
Words that rhyme with skillfully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of skillfully.
Questions about saying skillfully
How do you pronounce skillfully?
Say SKIL-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskɪlfəli/. In British English it is /ˈskɪlfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skillfully?
Skillfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKIL). Broken into parts: SKIL · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say skillfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskɪlfəli/ and the British form is /ˈskɪlfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.