How to pronounce wonderfully
Say it like WUHN-der-fuh-lee. Wonderfully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN).
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- WUHN
- der
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wonderfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 wonderfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WUHN-duh-fuh-lee.
What does wonderfully mean?
- (used as an intensifier) extremely well“her voice is superbly disciplined”“the colors changed wondrously slowly”
Where does wonderfully come from?
From Middle English wonderfully, wunderfullie, wonderfulliche, equivalent to wonderful + -ly.
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Questions about saying wonderfully
How do you pronounce wonderfully?
Say WUHN-der-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwʌndɚfəli/. In British English it is /ˈwʌndəfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wonderfully?
Wonderfully has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WUHN). Broken into parts: WUHN · der · fuh · lee.
Is wonderfully pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwʌndəfəli/ (WUHN-duh-fuh-lee).