To pronounce "luckily", say LUCK-ily — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlʌkəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlʌkəli/
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"luckily" has 2 syllables: luck-ily. It rhymes with fickly and knuckly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Luckily" has 2 syllables: luck · ily.
The IPA transcription of "luckily" is /ˈlʌkəli/.
Luckily: In a lucky manner; by good fortune; fortunately.
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