How to pronounce traditionally
Say it like truh-DISH-uh-nuh-lee. Traditionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH).
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- truh
- DISH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traditionally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep 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 traditionally
American and British speakers say traditionally in essentially the same way: /trəˈdɪʃənəli/ in the US and /trəˈdɪʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: truh-DISH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does traditionally mean?
- according to tradition; in a traditional manner“traditionally, we eat fried foods on Hanukah”
Where does traditionally come from?
From traditional + -ly.
Words that rhyme with traditionally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of traditionally.
Questions about saying traditionally
How do you pronounce traditionally?
Say truh-DISH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /trəˈdɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /trəˈdɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traditionally?
Traditionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DISH). Broken into parts: truh · DISH · uh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say traditionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trəˈdɪʃənəli/ and the British form is /trəˈdɪʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.