American English

How to pronounce beautifully

adverbB1Common word
BYOOduhflee

/ˈbju.ɾə.fli/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

In a way that is attractive or pleasing to look at, hear, or experience.

What to listen for

“Beautifully” is commonly pronounced /ˈbju.ɾə.fli/. You may also hear a fuller version with a light extra syllable: /ˈbju.ɾə.fl̩.li/.

Common pronunciation/ˈbju.ɾə.fli/
Fuller pronunciation/ˈbju.ɾə.fl̩.li/
Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

adverb

In a way that is attractive or pleasing to look at, hear, or experience.

She sings beautifully.

The garden was beautifully designed.

Common phrases & grammar

sing beautifully · dance beautifully · beautifully designed · beautifully written

subject + verb + beautifully

adverb

Very well or perfectly; used to show that something works or has been done successfully.

The new software works beautifully.

The instructions are beautifully clear.

Good to know

Do not always translate beautifully as bellamente. With words such as work or fit, it often means very well.

Common phrases & grammar

work beautifully · fit beautifully · beautifully clear · beautifully simple

subject + verb + beautifully

beautifully + adjective

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