To pronounce "futilely", say FUT-il-ely — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
futilely
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FUT-il-ely
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"futilely" has 3 syllables: fut-il-ely. It rhymes with brutally and snootily, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Futilely" has 3 syllables: fut · il · ely.
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