How to pronounce virtually
Say it like VUR-choo-uh-lee. Virtually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈvɝtʃuəli/VUR-choo-uh-lee
UK British/ˈvɜːtʃʊəli/VUR-choor-lee
- VUR
- choo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Virtually pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep 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 virtually
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-choor-lee.
What does virtually mean?
adverb
- in essence or effect but not in fact“the strike virtually paralyzed the city”“I'm virtually broke”
- (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but“the job is (just) about done”“the baby was almost asleep when the alarm sounded”
Where does virtually come from?
From Middle English vertually; equivalent to virtual + -ly.
Questions about saying virtually
How do you pronounce virtually?
Say VUR-choo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝtʃuəli/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːtʃʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in virtually?
Virtually has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · choo · uh · lee.
Is virtually pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈvɜːtʃʊəli/ (VUR-choor-lee).