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How to pronounce vitally

Say it like VY-tuh-lee. Vitally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).

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US American/ˈvaɪtəli/VY-tuh-lee
UK British/ˈvaɪtəli/VY-tuh-lee
  • VY
  • tuh
  • lee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Vitally pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  2. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of vitally

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: VY-tuh-lee.

What does vitally mean?

adverb
  1. In a manner that imparts vitality
  2. To an extent that is vital; indispensably

Where does vitally come from?

From vital + -ly.

Questions about saying vitally

How do you pronounce vitally?

Say VY-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪtəli/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪtəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in vitally?

Vitally has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · tuh · lee.

Is vitally pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈvaɪtəli/ (VY-tuh-lee).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).