How to pronounce visually
Say it like VIZH-wuh-lee. Visually has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZH).
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- VIZH
- wuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Visually pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- wuhKeep 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 visually
American and British speakers say visually in essentially the same way: /ˈvɪʒwəli/ in the US and /ˈvɪʒwəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: VIZH-wuh-lee.
What does visually mean?
- with respect to vision“visually distorted”
Where does visually come from?
From visual + -ly.
Questions about saying visually
How do you pronounce visually?
Say VIZH-wuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪʒwəli/. In British English it is /ˈvɪʒwəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in visually?
Visually has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIZH). Broken into parts: VIZH · wuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say visually the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈvɪʒwəli/ and the British form is /ˈvɪʒwəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.