How to Pronounce Primarily

To pronounce "primarily", say PRIM-ar-ily — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “primarily”

"primarily" has 3 syllables: prim-ar-ily. It rhymes with arbitrarily and warily, if that helps it stick.

What does primarily mean?

adverb

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

Synonyms

by and large chiefly for the most part

Words that rhyme with primarily

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arbitrarily warily wearily customarily ordinarily extraordinarily necessarily temporarily merrily unnecessarily voluntarily momentarily

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "primarily"?▾

"Primarily" has 3 syllables: prim · ar · ily.

What is the IPA transcription of "primarily"?▾

The IPA transcription of "primarily" is /pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/.

What does "primarily" mean?▾

Primarily: (focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

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