To pronounce "gradually", say GRAD-ually — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹædʒuəɫi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɹædʒuəɫi/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/ɡɹˈædʒuːəli/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"gradually" has 2 syllables: grad-ually.
adverb
"Gradually" has 2 syllables: grad · ually.
The IPA transcription of "gradually" is /ˈɡɹædʒuəɫi/.
Gradually: In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly.
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