How to pronounce volitionally
Say it like vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee. Volitionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH).
- vuh
- LISH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volitionally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay 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 volitionally
American and British speakers say volitionally in essentially the same way: /vəˈlɪʃənəli/ in the US and /vəˈlɪʃənəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does volitionally mean?
- Willingly or decidedly; in a volitional or willed way.
Where does volitionally come from?
From volitional + -ly.
Words that rhyme with volitionally
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of volitionally.
Questions about saying volitionally
How do you pronounce volitionally?
Say vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /vəˈlɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /vəˈlɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volitionally?
Volitionally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH). Broken into parts: vuh · LISH · uh · nuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say volitionally the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈlɪʃənəli/ and the British form is /vəˈlɪʃənəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.