How to pronounce thoughtfully
Say it like THAWT-fuh-lee. Thoughtfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAWT).
- THAWT
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thoughtfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- 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 thoughtfully
American and British speakers say thoughtfully in essentially the same way: /ˈθɔtfəli/ in the US and /ˈθɔːtfʊli/ in the UK.
British respelling: THAWT-fuu-lee.
What does thoughtfully mean?
- In a thoughtful or pensive manner.
- In a way that shows kindness or consideration for others.
Where does thoughtfully come from?
From thoughtful + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying thoughtfully
How do you pronounce thoughtfully?
Say THAWT-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɔtfəli/. In British English it is /ˈθɔːtfʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thoughtfully?
Thoughtfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAWT). Broken into parts: THAWT · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say thoughtfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθɔtfəli/ and the British form is /ˈθɔːtfʊli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.