How to Pronounce Actually

To pronounce "actually", say ACT-ually — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈækˌtʃuəɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈækˌtʃuəɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈæktʃuːəli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “actually”

"actually" has 2 syllables: act-ually. It rhymes with unusually and dually, if that helps it stick.

What does actually mean?

adverb

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
“Actually, I had nothing to do with that incident.”
Actively.

Synonyms

as a matter of fact in reality literally really truthfully

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Words that rhyme with actually

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unusually dually

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "actually"?▾

"Actually" has 2 syllables: act · ually.

What is the IPA transcription of "actually"?▾

The IPA transcription of "actually" is /ˈækˌtʃuəɫi/.

What does "actually" mean?▾

Actually: (modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

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