To pronounce "awfully", say AWF-ully — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɔːfli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɔːfli/
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"awfully" has 2 syllables: awf-ully. It rhymes with softly and offaly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“She led after the swiming and cycling, but ran awfully and came in fourth.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Awfully" has 2 syllables: awf · ully.
The IPA transcription of "awfully" is /ˈɔːfli/.
Awfully: Badly, terribly.
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