How to pronounce soulfully
Say it like SOHL-fuh-lee. Soulfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL).
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- SOHL
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soulfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 soulfully
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHL-fuh-lee.
What does soulfully mean?
- In a soulful manner.
Where does soulfully come from?
From soulful + -ly.
Questions about saying soulfully
How do you pronounce soulfully?
Say SOHL-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊlfəli/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊlfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soulfully?
Soulfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL). Broken into parts: SOHL · fuh · lee.
Is soulfully pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊlfəli/ (SOHL-fuh-lee).