American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'really' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "really"

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Simple pronunciation
ree-lee
IPA transcription
/ˈɹi.li/
Word frequency
196th

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What does "really" mean?

  1. 1.truly or very much
  2. 2.to show surprise or doubt about something

Examples of "really" in a sentence

  • I am really tired today.
  • She can really sing well.
  • I really enjoyed the movie.

How common is "really"?

Really is the 196th most common word in English.

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