How to Pronounce Lastly

To pronounce "lastly", say LASTLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈlɑːstli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈlɑːstli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lastly”

"lastly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ghastly and steadfastly, if that helps it stick.

What does lastly mean?

adverb

(sequence) Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions.
“Firstly, that's illegal; secondly, it has serious disadvantages; thirdly, it's not necessary; and lastly, did I mention that it's illegal?”
(discourse marker) Used to signal that the speaker is about to yield control of the conversation.

Synonyms

all in all at last finally in conclusion in the end to conclude to sum up ultimately

Words that rhyme with lastly

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ghastly steadfastly vastly fastly astley

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lastly"?▾

"Lastly" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lastly"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lastly" is /ˈlɑːstli/.

What does "lastly" mean?▾

Lastly: (sequence) Used to mark the beginning of the last in a list of items or propositions.

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