How to pronounce spiritually
Say it like SPIR-ih-choo-uh-lee. Spiritually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR).
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- SPIR
- ih
- choo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiritually pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spiritually
American and British speakers say spiritually in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuəˌli/ in the US and /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuːəˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIR-ih-choo-uh-lee.
What does spiritually mean?
- In a manner affecting, relating or pertaining to the spirit or the soul.“physically and spiritually abused”
Where does spiritually come from?
From spiritual + -ly.
Questions about saying spiritually
How do you pronounce spiritually?
Say SPIR-ih-choo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuəˌli/. In British English it is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuːəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiritually?
Spiritually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIR). Broken into parts: SPIR · ih · choo · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say spiritually the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuəˌli/ and the British form is /ˈspɪrɪˌtʃuːəˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.