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How to pronounce 'originally' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "originally"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-rih-juh-nuh-lee
IPA transcription
/əˈɹɪ.ʤə.nə.li/
Word frequency
1,869th

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What does "originally" mean?

  1. In the beginning, when something first existed or began

Examples of "originally" in a sentence

  • The song was originally written in Spanish.
  • Originally, I was planning to go alone.
  • Originally, it was meant for her.

How common is "originally"?

Originally is the 1,869th most common word in English.

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