American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'actually' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "actually" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "actually"

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Simple pronunciation
aak-shuh-lee
IPA transcription
/ˈæk.ʃə.li/
Word frequency
490th

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What does "actually" mean?

  1. 1.in reality; truly
  2. 2.used to clarify or emphasize a previous statement

Examples of "actually" in a sentence

  • I actually enjoyed the movie.
  • He actually told the truth this time.
  • Actually, I have to go now.

How common is "actually"?

Actually is the 490th most common word in English.

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