How to pronounce usefully
Say it like YOOS-fuh-lee. Usefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOS).
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- YOOS
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usefully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 usefully
American and British speakers say usefully in essentially the same way: /ˈjusfəli/ in the US and /ˈjuːsfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOOS-fuh-lee.
What does usefully mean?
- In a useful manner; in a way that achieves something“I would rather have it said, "He lived usefully," than, "He died rich."”
Where does usefully come from?
From useful + -ly.
Questions about saying usefully
How do you pronounce usefully?
Say YOOS-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjusfəli/. In British English it is /ˈjuːsfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usefully?
Usefully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOS). Broken into parts: YOOS · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say usefully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjusfəli/ and the British form is /ˈjuːsfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.