How to pronounce really
really
/ˈrɪli/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈriːli/.
Really, sound by sound
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
In a sentence
It looks as if autumn is really here.
Words that rhyme with really
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- versailles/verˈsaɪ/
- khmer/kmer/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce really?
Really is pronounced /ˈrɪli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈriːli/, is also used.
How many syllables are in really?
Really has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in really?
The first syllable: /ˈrɪli/.